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Rep. McCaul Urges U.S. Universities to Combat Antisemitism on Campuses

By North Austin News | Nov 2, 2023

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, has taken a stand against the rise of antisemitic behavior and pro-Hamas sentiments on American university campuses. In a series of letters led by Representative Ralph Norman (R-S.C), McCaul and his colleagues expressed deep disappointment in university administrations for their inadequate response to these troubling incidents.The letters sent to several U.S. universities convey the members' concerns about the lack of prompt and unequivocal condemnation from the institutions...

McCaul, Gallego Push for Increased Funding for First Responders Impacted by Migrant Crisis

By North Austin News | Nov 1, 2023

U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) have called for increased funding for first responders in communities affected by the migrant crisis. In a letter to House Appropriations Committee leadership, the representatives emphasized the strain on local governments, police, and fire departments due to the surge in migrant encounters at the southwest border. They highlighted the record-breaking number of encounters, with over 2.4 million migrants encountered in the fiscal year.The letter stated, "Increased operations are stretching the...