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Latest News

Chairman Smith Releases Report on DOJ's Disregard of the Constitution

May 07, 2012

Calls on AG Eric Holder to Testify

Congressman Lamar Smith has released a report documenting the U.S. Justice Department’s disregard of the Constitution and rule of law.

"Instead of enforcing the law and upholding the Constitution, the Obama administration is putting partisanship above the rule of law," Smith said. "Attorney General Holder and the Justice Department have a responsibility to enforce the laws of the land and protect the Constitution. Of all federal agencies, the Justice Department should not be motivated by a partisan agenda. But under this Administration and this Attorney General, the Justice Department has become more partisan than ever."

Texas Leadership Coalition endorses Congressman Smith

May 05, 2012

Congressman Lamar Smith has earned the backing of the Texas Leadership Coalition, a San Antonio-based non-profit fostering civic responsibilities.

The TLC reviewed candidates from all political parties representing Bexar county residents running for federal, state, and county offices in the 2012 primary elections. The vetting process included analyzing voting records, public speeches, questions and answers in candidate forums, and endorsements and ratings from other organizations.

See the TLC's endorsement roster HERE.

The Texas Hospital Association Endorses Lamar Smith

May 01, 2012

HOSPAC, the bipartisan federal political action committee of the Texas Hospital Association, endorses Congressman Smith's candidacy.

"Hospitals look forward to working with you to improve health care."

Read HOSPAC's letter HERE.

Smith is expected to win the primary handily - San Antonio Express News

April 24, 2012

Gary Martin, a columnist for the San Antonio Express News, has written up his take on Congressman Smith's re-election efforts as well as the prospects of other candidates in the mix.

Read the whole article HERE.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce renews its support for Congressman Smith

April 23, 2012

The board of directors of the U.S. Chamber endorses Lamar Smith's candidacy for re-election.

"We believe that your re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives will help produce sustained economic growth, help create jobs and get our country back on track," the Chamber wrote in its notification letter.

The letter went on to note that 236 of the 276 Chamber-endorsed candidates were elected in 2010.

Read the whole letter HERE.