Sen. Cornyn Delivers Legislative Update At "Leaders In Government" Luncheon In Fort Worth

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Sen. Cornyn Delivers Legislative Update At "Leaders In Government" Luncheon In Fort Worth

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, delivered the keynote address to the "Leaders in Government" luncheon series in Fort Worth today. He provided a legislative update to more than 350 members of the Fort Worth Petroleum Club, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, business owners and leaders in the area. He discussed various economic growth issues that will keep the Metroplex economy growing, including extending critical tax relief to create jobs, and the Trinity Uptown Project. Sen. Cornyn also provided an update on his ongoing efforts to increase domestic energy production and lower gas prices.

"I appreciated the opportunity to speak with members of the Fort Worth Petroleum Club and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce today and discuss my priorities in the Senate, including keeping taxes low for Fort Worth families and small businesses, and increasing energy production here at home. Texas is an energy leader, and the Barnett Shale in Texas is one example of how we can develop domestic energy in an environmentally-friendly way. We should continue exploring and developing other areas like the Outer Continental Shelf, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and Western shale oil sites. I will continue to push for these initiatives in Congress to lower prices at the pump and bring relief to family budgets as quickly as possible.

"I also voiced my continued support in the Senate for the Trinity Uptown Project, which will help protect businesses by the river from flooding and increase job opportunities in the area," Sen. Cornyn said.

The "Leaders in Government" monthly luncheon series is a collaboration between t

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