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Chet meets with Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth Preston

Chet meets with Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth Preston, the highest ranking enlisted member of the U.S. Army to discuss modernization of Army hospitals, and new daycare centers and and housing for our Army soldiers and families.

Chet meets with Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth Preston, the highest ranking enlisted member of the U.S. Army to discuss modernization of Army hospitals, and new daycare centers and and housing for our Army soldiers and families.

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Edwards Honored by Texas Transportation Institute for Support of Transportation Needs in Congress

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In a ceremony in Washington, D.C., the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) recognized Congressman Chet Edwards for his ongoing efforts to champion transportation research. Edwards, the U.S. Representative from Texas’ 17th District, was presented with the 2010 TTI Director’s Research Champion Award at the Institute’s January 10 reception at the Transportation…

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Edwards Makes Pay As You Go Policies Permanent Law to Restore Fiscally Responsible Budgeting & Strengthen Economy

February, 5 2010

See Video Here (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Chet Edwards today supported legislation that incorporated his proposal to make Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) budget policies permanent law, and begin returning Congress to t...

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Edwards: Waco Fire Department Receives $136,579 Grant For Fire Prevention Efforts, Bellmead Fire Dept. Receives $44,757

February, 3 2010

(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Representative Chet Edwards today announced that the Waco Fire Department has been awarded a $136,579 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The Bellmead Fire Department also received a $44,757 AFG gr...

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Edwards: College Station Fire Department Receives $254,732 Grant For Fire Prevention Efforts

February, 3 2010

(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Representative Chet Edwards today announced that the College Station Fire Department has been awarded a $254,732 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The firefighter grant enables local fire departm...

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Edwards: Federal Funds Released for Improvements to Historic Downtown Hillsboro

January, 20 2010

(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Representative Chet Edwards announced the City of Hillsboro has received $190,000 for improvements to its historic downtown streetscape.  These funds were secured by Rep. Edwards and Sen. Kay Bailey Hu...

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Edwards in Brazos County Monday to Commemorate MLK Day & Break Ground on Old Reliance Road Bridge Construction

January, 15 2010

(Washington, D.C.) -U.S. Representative Chet Edwards will be in Brazos County for two public events Monday January 18th.   First, Edwards will observe MLK Day by joining local citizens to march from Sadie Thomas Park to Kem...

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Gold Medal of Remembrance Ceremony—Ft Hood

August, 17 2009

General and Mrs. Lynch, Congressman and Mrs. Carter, Ft. Hood soldiers and families, and to all the heroes we honor: Good morning and may God bless each of you here today. In the 14 years I had the privilege to represent Ft...

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Edwards Joins VA Secretary Shinseki to Announce National Call Center Coming to Waco

August, 12 2009

Edwards Joins VA Secretary Shinseki to Announce National Call Center Coming to Waco Facility Will Create 224 Local Jobs & Help Veterans Nationwide Fill Prescriptions (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Chet Edwards...

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Congressman Chet Edwards - Welcome for Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at Army Caucus

July, 22 2009

When I first met Bob Gates, he had the best job in the world-President of Texas A&M University. It was a job he loved, and a job in which he was truly beloved by my fellow Aggies. He gave up the best job to serve in one o...

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Congressman Chet Edwards - Lorena Post Office Dedication Marine Gunnery Sgt. John D. Fry Post Office Building

April, 6 2009

To the Fry family, Postmaster Heffner and Distinguished Guests: It is a humbling honor for me to be here with you. Today, we pay tribute to the life of a true American hero, Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry, a loving husband ...

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Congressman Chet Edwards Floor Statement in Support of SCHIP Reauthorization

January, 14 2009

  January 14, 2009 Madam Speaker: On Monday, two days ago, I was visiting in a rural newspaper office in Glen Rose, Texas, in my district. I was discussing the Children’s Health Insurance program when one of the employees ...

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Video Clips

  • Edwards Votes “No” on House Health care Bill

  • Edwards speaks on behalf of those lost at the Tragic Incident at Fort Hood

 

  • President Honors Chet’s Work for Veterans As He Signs Historic Bill

  • Edwards honors the life and work of Dr. Norman Borlaug on Floor of U.S. House

  • Edwards Joins AARP to Dispel Health Care Reform Myths

  • Edwards Announces $927 Million Approved for Fort Hood Hospital Construction in 2010

  • Edwards addresses Health Care Reform Legislation

  • Edwards Speaks on behalf of the Waco Mammoth Site Bill on the House Floor

  • Edwards Speaks on behalf of Pay Go

  • Edwards Speaks on TARP Taxpayer Repayment Plan

  • Edwards Passes Milcon Appropriations through the House

  • Edwards Passes Milcon Appropriations through the House: Part 2

  • Edwards' announces Stimulus money to provide a $1 million grant for American History advancement in a local school distric

 

  • Edwards' Legislation Provides College Scholarship to Children of Fallen Troops (7/2/2009)

 

  • Edwards Opposes Cap & Trade Bill (6/26/2009)

 

  • Waco VA Breaks Ground on New Buildings (6/29/2009)

 

  • Waco Airport (06/04/2009)

 

 

  • Edwards Speaks at Memorial Day event in Waco (06/04/2009)

 

  • Credit Card Bill of Rights Statement (06/04/2009)

 

  • Edwards Speaks at Booker T. Washington Center Grand Opening (06/04/2009)

Audio Files

Chet's Weekly Broadcast on WTAW

http://wtaw.com/components/com_podcast/media/Chet_Edwards_012010.mp3

 

http://wtaw.com/components/com_podcast/media/Chet_Edwards_011310.mp3

Listen to Congressman Edwards' TeleTownhall on Healthcare here:

Part 1

Part 2

For more videos, please go to my youtube site here.

  • Edwards Awards Medal to WWII Vet, Attends Cotton Belt Trail Groundbreaking

  • Edwards Joins Judge Sims, Mayor White to Break Ground on Barron Road-SH6 Improvements

  • Veterans Day: Edwards Honors Veterans & Fort Hood Victims








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