‘Congress Watch’ Archives
Congressman Bill Flores Meets With Local Catholic Leaders
I just returned from an hour long meeting at the Bryan Best Western between Congressman Bill Flores and local Catholic leaders, including priests and lay people. In all, some 25 Bryan and College Station Catholics attended. That's the only fact I can offer you without adding my own positive experience and conjecture, as to do so may be [...]
It’s January 12, 2012 – Do You Know Where Your Congressman Is?
Bill Flores is in Israel. On an official trip with a Congressional delegation. You ask "Why?" So do I. In fact, I asked Jeff Morehouse of the Congressman's office exactly that after Morehouse originally told me, when I was seeking an interview with the Congressman, that Bill "will be out of the country next week on a Congressional delegation [...]
Flores Steals From Edwards’ Playbook To Break Campaign Promise
So, we've had Bill Flores "representing" Texas Congressional District 17 for almost a year. Bill failed us this past summer with his support of increasing the National Debt. Remember, this was Bill saying he knew better than us. That he was the smartest person in the room. The same thing we griped to Chet about… And he failed us two weeks [...]
Flores to Hold Series of Local Town Hall Meetings Next Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) will hold three town hall meetings in Central Texas during the second week of August to discuss issues affecting Central Texans and all Americans. Flores will update constituents on the accomplishments of the new Congress during his first seven months in Washington and hear their concerns [...]
A Conservative In Sheep’s Clothing Is A RINO
Congressman Bill Flores has a decision to make: Is he a Conservative representing his conservative district, or is he a Republican, attempting to solidify his relationship with the establishment that got us into the fiscal and constitutional crisis we have been in since December of 2005? The Republicans have negotiated out of fear since this [...]
Flores Taps Local Bisinessman For Top Field Position
This just in: U.S. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) announced today that he has filled a position in his District Office in Bryan-College Station, Texas. Brazos County resident James Edge will serve as Field Representative for the southern region of the 17th Congressional District. Flores highlighted the leadership and extensive experience [...]
The Bill Comes Due
Special to American|Writes by Scott Kimble. Well, I almost hate to say it but I have to—I TOLD YOU SO!!! Seems like your ABC selection for Congress, Mr. Bill Flores, has proven to be a clone of Chet with an “R” after his name. Funny, seems that the biggest argument for Republicans was that Bill would be better than Chet and yet [...]
Twenty Minutes With Phil Shackelford
Who? Phil Shackelford served as former Congressman Chet Edwards’ Field Representative in the Bryan, Texas office of Mr. Edwards. When Chet lost the election last November, his staff was given a sixty-day notice by the citizens of Texas District 17. When we fire our Congressional Representatives, we fire their staff, as well. It’s easy [...]
Texas 17 Congressman Bill Flores Launches 2012 Campaign
I know, the headline must be a joke, right? Wrong. Bill Flores is running for re-election…already. In case you missed it, Flores sent out a fundraising letter to his supporters last week. It looks just like the one I received, below: As a side note, this is one of the reasons I donated $20.00 to Flores. Keeps me on the mailing [...]
About Three Bricks Shy Of A Load
The title of this post is a tip of the hat to Roy Blount, Jr., who wrote the classic story of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1974. That’s the only connection. If you get nothing else from this post, at least read the book. I use this title to lead into what has become a full plate for me and my staff when it comes to what needs writing, and what [...]
