In 2003, I introduced and passed The Tornado Shelters Act, which allows local governments to use Community Development Block Grant funds to construct storm shelters in manufactured housing communities. Spencer Bachus actblockcommunity share on social
As the number of available jobs has decreased in border states like Texas, cities halfway across America have begun to see an influx of illegal immigrants in search of employment. Spencer Bachus americabeginborder Change image and share on social
Most illegals are without health insurance, and when these workers need emergency healthcare, the American taxpayer gets stuck with the bill. Spencer Bachus americanbillemergency Change image and share on social
The completion of the Iraqi cabinet with the appointment of three critical ministers is also confirmation of continued movement toward a just and democratic society in Iraq. Spencer Bachus appointmentcabinetcompletion Change image and share on social
It is my belief CAFTA will be beneficial for Alabama and the United States as a whole. Spencer Bachus alabamabeliefbeneficial Change image and share on social
Immigration in America is a highly polarized issue and there are passionate views on both sides. Spencer Bachus americahighlyimmigration Change image and share on social
Harvard Medical School, the University of South Florida and the American Psychiatric Association have all conducted studies showing that the earlier one begins gambling, the more likely it is he or she will become an addicted, problem gambler. Spencer Bachus addictamericanassociation share on social
The elimination of the barbaric terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is good news for the world. Spencer Bachus abubarbaricelimination Change image and share on social
The Veteran's History Project, a nationwide volunteer effort to collect oral histories from America's war veterans, provides an avenue to do just that. Now in its fifth year, the Project has collected more than 40,000 individual stories. Spencer Bachus 000americaavenue share on social
However, in recent years our nation has seen a sizable influx of illegal immigration that at best highlights some alarming inadequacies and at worst indicates a broken system. Spencer Bachus alarmbadbreak Change image and share on social
