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VIDEO: Arrington, GOP Doctors Caucus Discuss Border Crisis Following Visit to Rio Grande Valley

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MCALLEN – Yesterday, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Dr. Phil Roe (TN-1) and members of the GOP Doctors Caucus in McAllen, TX to meet with senior medical officials from the Department of Homeland Security in the Rio Grande Valley sector of the Texas-Mexico border region. Congressmen Arrington and Roe joined Dr. Michael Burgess (TX-26), Dr. Roger Marshall (KS-1) Dr. Neal…

Arrington Statement on Air Force Announcement

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Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced the Air Force had selected Dyess Air Force Base as the only base in the country to house both the operational test squadron and the weapons training school for the next generation bomber, the B-21 Raider.   “Having already secured the next generation…

Arrington Statement on Spending Bill

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Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after voting against the Conference Committee spending bill. “I have been adamant that our country is facing a national security crisis and that Congress must give the President the resources and tools he needs to secure the border and protect our citizens” said Arrington. “Unfortunately,…

Big Country Homepage: Military Affairs Committee continues preparation to bring the B-21 Raider to Dyess Air Force Base

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A big focus of the Military Affairs Committee is getting the B-21 Raider to Dyess Air Force Base, but before that happens, they are working to bring the B-21 Formal Training Unit to the base as well as keep the current bomber viable for the foreseeable future. "Our air space at Dyess, our weather, our runway, our infrastructure, our community is poised for a training unit to be at…

KFYO: Rep. Jodey Arrington calls for military on southern border

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On Thursday's edition of The Chad Hasty Show District 19 Representative Jodey Arrington joined Chad in the KFYO studio to discuss current events and news in the district, the state of Texas, and the nation. Early on in the interview, Arrington talked about the people of West Texas, what the area contributes to the United States, and his honor in being the elected…

KFYO: Congressman Jodey Arrington talks midterms and border security

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Monday on KFYO Mornings with Dave King and Matt Martin, Congressman Jodey Arrington joined Dave and Matt to talk about the midterms, border security and the caravan coming towards the US-Mexico border, the Mueller probe, the Fallen West Texas Warrior Project, and more. Arrington was asked how he thinks the republicans will do in the midterms, to which he responded that he thinks…

KCBD: Congressman Arrington helps honor Shallowater High School Assistant Principal

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SHALLOWATER, TX (KCBD) - A Shallowater man who carries two titles was recognized Wednesday. Some know Kris Hulse as the Assistant Principal at Shallowater High School. Others know him as Lieutenant Colonel Hulse. During the assembly, Hulse said, "There are times when I’m not here at the school and a lot of those times I’m off, as I like to call it, playing “Army.”…

Arrington Visits Coronado High School to Honor Fallen Soldiers

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Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after visiting Coronado High School to honor fallen soldiers and Coronado graduates Petty Officer Third Class Mark Russell Cannon and Specialist Geoffrey Golden Johnson as part of the West Texas Warrior initiative. This was Congressman Arrington’s third visit in a series of public ceremonies to honor…

Arrington Visits Big Spring High School to Honor Fallen Soldier

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Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after visiting Big Spring High School to honor fallen solider and Big Spring graduate Specialist Robert James “RJ” Volker as part of the West Texas Warrior initiative. This was Congressman Arrington’s second visit in a series of public ceremonies to honor post-9/11 fallen heroes from District…

Big Spring Herald: Arrington to honor fallen Big Spring soldier

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A fallen hero will be honored at Big Spring High School Thursday. 2003 BSHS graduate Specialist Robert James "R.J." Volker will be honored with a Capitol flag presentation Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the High School, 707 E. 11th Place. Specialist Volker was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. During a tour of duty in…