Republican U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas will both attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week, their offices confirmed Friday. The news of their attendance is perhaps most unexpected for Cruz, who has spread baseless claims attempting to cast doubt on the legitimacy of Biden’s win over President Donald Trump since the […]Read More
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) Monday sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting that lenders be permitted to submit applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) despite the program’s funding lapse. Enabling lenders to continue processing applications would help alleviate the already developing backlog that will be problematic for SBA […]Read More
Tuesday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal’s consideration of Texas v. Azar and reiterated Republicans’ commitment to covering Americans with preexisting conditions and lowering prescription drug prices. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found above. “Blaming Republicans in Congress for […]Read More
WASHINGTON— On Wednesday U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan urging him to prioritize efficiency at Texas’ ports of entry as he develops a strategy to address the humanitarian crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border: “The diversion of frontline CBP personnel from these ports, and the threat […]Read More
WASHINGTON – During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on drug pricing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today questioned AbbVie CEO Rick Gonzalez on the company’s use of patents to protect their prescription drugs. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s line of questioning are below, and video can be found above. SENATOR JOHN CORNYN: “We want to make […]Read More
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday at a press conference, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the migrant crisis at the border and the importance for any long-term solution to be bipartisan. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found above. “Before we leave, we do have to pass an appropriation bill to […]Read More
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