Edwards covers Iraq, immigration, oil
June 12, 2007
Edwards covers Iraq, immigration, oil
By STEVE SNYDER | Navasota Examiner editor
A good politician knows how to relate well to a crowd.
In the case of Congressman Chet Edwards' speech to a Navasota/Grimes County Chamber of Commerce luncheon May 31, a little joke was in order at the top of the lineup.
"I have good news for you: Neither the U.S. Congress nor the Texas Legislature is in session today," he said.
After that, Edwards got down to brass tacks. He started by avowing Congress is not as partisanly divided as portrayed by national news media stories.
"If all I did was watch national television ... the only impression I would have right now is that we're fighting over Iraq and Attorney General Gonzales ... and it's all partisan," he said. "What I would tell you is ... there are good people on both sides of the aisle but they don't make the news."
Before getting to a discussion of Iraq, and other issues, Edwards went back to a bit more levity, referencing throat surgery he had at the start of the year.
"I could not speak for two months ... and I'm looking to see if we can't get this district in the Guiness Book of World Records ... for longest period of time without a Congressman talking," he said.
Working Hard for Grimes County
Working Hard for Grimes County
Chet Edwards believes it is important for Grimes County residents to see some of their hard-earned tax money come back home for important transportation, health care and law enforcement programs.
These investments mean better roads, safer communities and better health care for Grimes County families:
Making Our Communities Safer and Supporting Law Enforcement
- Chet secured $400,000 for the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office to purchase Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs), Mobile Radios and new patrol car gun locks.
The new terminal units will greatly enhance the communication between the dispatchers at the sheriff’s office and the street officers in the field.
The new gunlocks will be a safer measure for securing shotguns and rifles in the front seat of the patrol car, in turn making the firearms more accessible to officers in emergency situations.
Chet on the Radio: For Grimes County
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$400,000 approved to pave C.R. 172
June 16, 2006
$400,000 approved to pave C.R. 172
Residents in the Keith area can look forward to better driving conditions after an announcement by U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards that $400,000 has been approved to pave C.R. 172.
Iola VFD Gets $45,518 Grant
November 3, 2005
IOLA VFD Gets $45,518 Grant
Navasota Examiner
By Staff Writer
U.S. Representative Chet Edwards today announced that the Iola Fire Department has been selected to receive a $45,518 firefighter grant from the Department of Homeland Security.
The grant will be used to address local fire prevention and safety issues under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP).
“I am pleased that the Iola Volunteer Fire Department will receive this important funding,” said Edwards. “This funding will enhance the ability of the Iola Volunteer Fire Department to serve and protect the community, prevent fires, and reduce the number of fire related injuries.”
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