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      In 2001, Congressional Republicans first introduced the DREAM Act. It was immigration reform that would allow children brought here illegally, who graduate from an American high school, and who have no criminal record to get at the end of the line and...

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    The Texas Medical Center contains 54 world-class educational and research institutions, and top-tier hospitals employing over 106,000 Houstonians. This translates into $14 billion per year in economic activity. However, its economic future and preeminence...

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    When you hear Orlando, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, Charleston, San Bernardino, Aurora, or Tucson, what comes to mind? This list reminds me of the loss of innocent lives to gun violence. Mass shootings in America are getting worse and more frequent every...

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    HOUSTON (Sept. 1, 2016) – Congressional District 7 includes the Galleria which has the worst traffic in Texas, and the Katy Freeway, one of Texas’ largest parking lots during rush hours. It’s no coincidence that the District also lacks any light rail...

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    HOUSTON (Aug. 29, 2016) – House Republicans are playing with our lives when they play political games and refuse to fund Zika virus treatment and research. Last year, we learned the Zika virus was on its way to America. In February, the President asked...

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    Houston is the world’s Energy Capital, this includes dominance in renewable energy as well as traditional oil and gas. Congressional District 7 is home to the Texas Energy Corridor and thousands of well-paying energy jobs. The Energy Corridor should...

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    HOUSTON (Aug. 22, 2016) -- Congressional District 7 has experienced some of the worst flooding in Texas – especially when Brays Bayou overflows its banks. This includes communities like Meyerland, Braeswood and Willowbend, and some communities in the...

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HOUSTON (Aug. 18, 2016) - The James Cargas for Congress campaign launched its new website today, positioned at www.JamesCargas.com, the familiar URL supporters have known for years. Following a page by page review of the existing images and text, every element of this now...

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HOUSTON (Oct. 16, 2014) –The Houston Chronicle has endorsed James Cargas for Congress in Congressional District 7 over the seven-term incumbent declaring “it’s time for change.” From today’s editorial page: For Congress We need representatives who will advocate for...

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HOUSTON (June 24, 2014) – Congressional candidate James Cargas will be moderating and presenting at the Energy Caucus of the Democratic Party Convention, being held in Dallas this weekend. The Energy Caucus will be Friday, June 27, at 1:00pm in Room C156 of the Dallas Convention...

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