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Ted Poe, of Humble, was initially elected to the U.S. House in 2004. He'a a former judge.

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Ted Poe
stated on October 24, 2013 in an email to a constituent:

Obamacare medical device tax "has led to the loss of thousands of jobs" in U.S.

By Sue Owen • December 6, 2013
Ted Poe
stated on April 25, 2013 in an interview on Fox Business Network:

Says new Medicare billing guidelines "have nine codes for (injuries by) turkeys."

By Becky Bowers • April 30, 2013
Ted Poe
stated on February 9, 2011 in a House floor speech:

The U.S. gives foreign aid to Cuba and Venezuela, even though those countries are our enemies.

By Louis Jacobson • March 23, 2011
Ted Poe
stated on December 2, 2010 in an opinion piece:

Under the DREAM Act, after two years of higher education or military service "you are eligible for citizenship. Once a citizen, this paves the way to bring the rest of (your) extended family to the United States."

By Ciara O'Rourke • December 8, 2010

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