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Congressman Louie Gohmert
Representative Louie Gohmert is from the 1st District of Texas. Gohmert is a member of the Republican Party. Louie Gohmert serves on three Congressional committees. You can reach his office in DC at telephone number 225-3035.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement in response to comments by Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX) suggesting that a new terrorist attack in New York City would be welcomed by Democrats as a means of creating jobs:
“Congressman Louie Gohmert’s outrageous comments not only insult the victims of 9/11 and their families but also offer the latest evidence that the Republican...
- Gohmert urges East Texans to make 'House Call' (ketknbc.com)
- Gohmert weighs in on President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize (feedburner.com)
- Gohmert: 'Truth Will March On' (feedproxy.google.com)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Louie Gohmert who represents parts of East Texas was one of the many who spoke during today's debates.
He had a very sarcastic remark after the House Democrats spoke to honor House Democrat John Dingell of Michigan who use to chair the House Sub-committee on Health.
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- Louie Gohmert says Healthcare Reform Far from Over (ketknbc.com)
Recently, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four other terrorism suspects will be tried in U.S. courts in New York City, which has prompted outrageous reactions from conservative politicians and pundits. One of the most extreme reactions came last night during an exchange between Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) [...]
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- Gohmert goes there (washingtonmonthly.com)
- Rep. Louie Gohmert: Hate crimes bill will lead to Nazism, legalization of... (thinkprogress.org)
- LaBarbera Award: Rep. Louie Gohmert (boxturtlebulletin.com)
TYLER - The Camp Fannin unveiling of a national marker ceremony was held in downtown Tyler Wednesday morning. Congressman Louie Gohmert says in rememberance the Fort Hood tragedy, on Veteran's Day, military procedures should be more strict when it comes to protecting those who protect us.
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From ketknbc.com
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Last night on the House floor, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) attacked the Matthew Shepard hate crimes bill, which is attached to a defense appropriations bill. Gohmert says the hate crimes bill is holding soldiers hostage, preventing hate preachers from stating...
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From towleroad.com
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LONGVIEW--Congressman Louie Gohmert takes the health care debate to Longview.
Following his vote against government-run health care, Congressman Gohmert spoke with students in Longview regarding the health care bill that passed the House Saturday night.
"The fact that we put up very good reasons as to why this a very bad idea is an indication that by the time the Senate gets ready to take it up, they're going to be able to take a look at these...
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From ketknbc.com
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Ladies and gentlemen, this is your modern Republican party. Gohmert will not be rebuked, shunned, or even chided for his disgusting comments. In fact, as Steve Benen notes, this is probably a good move for him in order to move up to leadership.
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Do you think it's fun to have sex with animals, corpses and children? According to Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, if you're homosexual, you might as well. Gohmert battled other state representatives in Congress over the Defense Authorizations bill, not because of military spending, but because it included the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr.
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From redandblack.com
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Rep. Louie B. Gohmert, Texas Republican, has proposed a bill that would require terrorist defendants to be tried before a military commission, not in a civilian court. "Every single federal court owes its existence to Congress, except the Supreme Court," Mr. Gohmert said Monday on The Washington Times' "America's Morning News" radio show. Mr. Gohmert -- a former judge and ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and...
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- The people's House (dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com)
- Gohmert delivers illogical stream against 'hate crime' expansion (search.live.com)
TYLER --- Congressman Louie Gohmert's office printed and delivered two hard copies of speaker Pelosi's 1,990 page healthcare bill to the Tyler public library.
Gohmert says it's to ensure that as many citizens as possible have access to the text and can see for themselves what is buried in the mountain of legislation.
The congressman says the bill will quote "raise taxes, raise health care costs, and add to our national debt."
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- Congressman Gohmert Brings Healthcare Bill to East Texas (ketknbc.com)
U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert (TX-01)Representative Louie Gohmert was first sworn in January 4, 2005 by Speaker Dennis Hastert as Congressman for the First District of Texas.
Louie Gohmert received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, where he was Class President and served as a Brigade Commander of the Corps of Cadets. Louie was also Class President while attending Baylor School of Law. He is a veteran having served his country as Captain in the U.S. Army as a result of an Army scholarship at Texas A&M.
Prior to being elected to serve in Congress, Louie Gohmert was elected to three terms as District Judge in Smith County, Texas. During his tenure on the bench, Louie gained national and international attention for some of his innovative rulings. He was later appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry to complete a term as Chief Justice of the 12th Court of Appeals.
Now into his second term in the House of Representatives, Rep. Gohmert is assigned to three key House committees which are beneficial to the citizens of east Texas: the House Committees on Judiciary, Resources and Small Business.
Having extensive judicial knowledge stemming from years in the court room, Rep. Gohmert is the only former judge on the Judiciary Committee. The Committee has jurisdiction over matters such as: constitutional issues, immigration, the Federal courts, crime, and law enforcement. The Congressman was named Ranking Member of the Judiciary subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security and also returns to the Judiciary subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims.
Rep. Gohmert's work within the House Committee on Natural Resources has proved valuable to East Texas with its wide array of natural resources. The Committee seeks to explore our natural resources and Louie works to ensure America uses the affordable, domestic sources of energy we have at home while providing jobs for Texas. He serves as a voice for east Texas on two of the Committee's most important subcommittees: the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources as well as the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Small businesses play a vital role in the economy of east Texas and the United States. Rep. Gohmert uses his assignment to the House Committee on Small Business to ensure small businesses are able to thrive and prosper without excessive federal government red tape. He also serves on the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight.
Rep. Gohmert and his wife Kathy are the proud parents of three daughters. Their family attends Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, where Louie had been a deacon and still teaches Sunday school.
Having grown up in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, where he was an Eagle Scout, Louie has gone on to be an extremely active volunteer in numerous civic organizations in East Texas.
Source: Gohmert's Official Website
