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  Kenny Marchant for Congress
Marchant and his wife, Donna, have raised their four children (three sons and one daughter) in District 24 and are the proud grandparents of a new granddaughter.
Marchant is an original co-sponsor of numerous illegal immigration and border security bills, including the TRUE Enforcement and Border Security Act which calls for increased enforcement patrols, fencing, roads, detainment facilities, and technology infrastructure along the Texas-Mexico border to secure it from illegal crossings.
Marchant is a graduate of R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas, and holds both a Bachelors and an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma.
www.kennyforcongress.com   (632 words)

  
 Kenny Marchant - Congresspedia
Marchant served a councilman on the Carrollton, Texas City Council from 1980-1984, was mayor of Carrollton from 1984-1986 and was a member of the Texas House from 1987-2004.
Marchant is a staunch George W. Bush supporter and worked with him when he was governor of Texas.
Marchant has said the two of them agree on social and fiscal policy "99 percent of the time." He has said that his top priority on Capitol Hill will be cutting the federal deficit.
www.sourcewatch.org /index.php?title=Kenny_Marchant   (491 words)

  
 Kenny Marchant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marchant served a councilman on the Carrollton, Texas City Council from 1980-1984, was mayor of Carrollton from 1984-1986 and was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1987-2004.
Marchant, a veteran Texas politician, represents the 24th Congressional District (map) -- a new seat created as a result of redistricting in Texas.
Marchant had planned to run for Congress two years ago in a bid to represent suburban Dallas, but fellow Republican Pete Sessions, an incumbent, chose to run there instead.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kenny_Marchant   (353 words)

  
 Dead Peasant Insurance on Texas State Retirees?  Good God! What's Next?
In a copyrighted article of the April 30, 2003 Houston Chronicle, by L.M. Sixel it is reported that Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Carrollton,has introduced a bill to authorize the state to purchase GOLI (Government Owned Life Insurance) or "Dead Peasant" life insurance policies on Texas retirees.
Marchant's bill will make it easier for a company to claim that if the state has an insurable interest in its retirees, then a private employer also has an insurable interest in its employees, relieving them of the requirement to obtain permission from the insured employee.
In an article by David Paztor of the Austin American-Statesman dated May 2, 2003, Representative Kenny Marchant, Chairman of the House Pension and Investments Committee, now indicates that he was "luke warm" to the idea of purchasing "dead peasant" life insurance on state retirees.
www.texassportfishing.com /editorial_5.htm   (1405 words)

  
 Southpaw: The Life of a Republican Appointee
Kenny Marchant recently sent my wife and me a "survey" as part of his campaign for U.S. Representive of District 24.
HB 1994 by Rep. Kenny Marchant (Carrollton) (also SB 566 by Sen. Carona) -- raises the documentary fee that automobile dealers impose on the purchase of both new and used vehicles from $50 to $75.
Kenny Marchant appears to be a decent man, but we need someone who first and foremost represents Texans--not Republicans, not career politicians, and not campaign donors.
southpaw.goodshow.net /archives/000295.html   (876 words)

  
 Burnt Orange Report - Marchant Son Defeated for Carrollton Mayor
Matthew Marchant, the son of the U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-Carrollton) lost his bid for mayor of Carrollton (a northwest Dallas suburb) to Becky Miller.
My impression of Marchant is that he's another one of those pseudo-Christian, Talibaptist DeLay Kool-Aid drinkers, and I've resisted going to the office and reading one of his flunkies the Riot Act for enabling so many of these evil - yes, evil - bills that have been passed in the US House lately.
Marchant on the other hand is just using this to follow in his daddy's footsteps.
www.burntorangereport.com /mt/archives/003828.html   (426 words)

  
 U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant - Twenty Fourth District of Texas
U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant - Twenty Fourth District of Texas
Marchant "Disgusted" by Actions of Former Rep. Foley - Supports Speaker Hastert
Washington, DC: Congressman Kenny Marchant (R-TX) released the following statement today, regarding the situation surrounding former Representative Mark Foley: "I am disgusted by the recent allegations of sexual misconduct by Mr.
www.marchant.house.gov   (142 words)

  
 =The Hill.com=   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
After 18 years in the Texas House of Representatives and one term as mayor of Carrollton, Republican Kenny Marchant defeated Democrat Gary Page to claim the seat in the newly created 24th District.
Marchant was nominated with 74 percent of the vote in a four-way primary.
Before serving in the House, Marchant was a small-business man and homebuilder.
www.hillnews.com /news/110404/ss_marchant.aspx   (190 words)

  
 U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant - Twenty Fourth District of Texas
Marchant is awarded the “Spirit of Enterprise” Award from U.S. Chamber Regional Manager John Gonzales and Eric Fox of Lockheed Martin.
Kenny Marchant and John Tippets, President and CEO of American Airlines Credit Union, cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of a new location in Hurst, Texas.
Congressman Marchant addresses high school students at Academy Day, where prospective entrants learn about the lifestyle and curricula of the five U.S. military service academies and decide if one is right for their future.
marchant.house.gov /newsroom_photos.shtml   (782 words)

  
 The GOP Auction House: Kenny Marchant of Texas
Marchant voted to continue awarding contracts to Halliburton even if the Pentagon's own audit processes found that more than $100 million of their contractor's costs in Iraq were unreasonable.
Marchant opposed expanding access to the military's TRICARE health insurance program to thousands of Reservist and National Guard members, even though 20 percent of all Reservists do not have health insurance, and 40 percent of Reservists aged 19 to 35 lack health coverage.
Marchant sided with social conservatives against patients with debilitating diseases and voted against expanding Federal funding of stem cell research.
www.dccc.org /gopauctionhouse/members/KennyMarchantTX-24.html   (560 words)

  
 nbc5i.com - Politics - Kenny Marchant
After 18 years in the state Legislature, Republican Kenny Marchant is back on the campaign trail, making a run for Congress.
As a lawmaker in Austin, Marchant served on the committee that drew the state's new congressional districts.
Carrolton's grown quite a bit since Marchant was mayor in the mid-1980s, but city leaders still refer to the master plan he commissioned 18 years ago.
www.nbc5i.com /politics/3785653/detail.html   (226 words)

  
 Project Vote Smart - Representative Marchant - Interest Group Ratings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
2005 Representative Marchant supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in 2005.
2001 On the votes that the Texas NAACP considered to be the most important in 2001, Representative Marchant voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.
Summer 06 Representative Marchant supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 40 percent in Summer 06.
www.vote-smart.org /issue_rating_category.php?can_id=BS023633?q=print   (2611 words)

  
 Kenny Marchant News
Kenny Marchant News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Marchant is the first Republican from the Lone Star State to join the Caucus.
Kenny Marchant, U.S. Congressman representing Texas District 24, participated in a Memorial Day rally honoring veterans and active military.
www.topix.net /us-house/kenny-marchant   (590 words)

  
 TX-24 Gary R. Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Marchant has been a good friend to the oil companies.
The GOP energy bill that Rep. Marchant voted for gave billions to oil, gas and nuclear industries.
Marchant has received $4,000 from the big drug interests.
www.dccc.org /races/candidates/TX_24_GaryR._Page.html   (184 words)

  
 Off the Kuff: Brief filing notes
Up north, State Rep. Kenny Marchant has filed for the 24th CD, the current home of Rep. Martin Frost.
Marchant filed for the 24th congressional district -- now held by Frost -- that was dramatically redrawn by Republican leaders who said they had Marchant in mind for the job.
Although Frost is an incumbent, Marchant would have the edge if the two men faced off in the general elections in November, said Bryan Eppstein, Marchant's campaign consultant.
www.offthekuff.com /mt/archives/002863.html   (951 words)

  
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Kenny Marchant graduated from R. Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas.
Marchant has been named a Top Ten Legislator by Texas Monthly Magazine and Legislator of the Year by the Texas Municipal League.
Kenny Marchant was a councilman and mayor of Carrolton in the 1980s and was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1986.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/elections/2004/candidates/22457   (263 words)

  
 The Daily Sun
U.S. Representative Kenny Marchant challenged the assertion that there has been no connection documented between Saddam Hussein and international terrorism, and stated that “Osama Bin Ladin is a threat.
Marchant strongly endorsed the closing of the United States borders to stem the flow of illegal immigration.
Marchant stated that under current law Texas receives.88 cents for every dollar it sends to Washington in gas taxes.
www.thedailysun.com   (816 words)

  
 Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net | Armenian News Agency - Congressman Kenny Marchant Joined Congressional Caucus on ...
Marchant, who is currently serving his first term in office, represents the 24th Congressional District which encompasses portions of Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties.
Prior to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Marchant served nine terms as a Texas State Representative.
During his tenure in the state legislature, he served as Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Financial Institutions, Chairman of the House State Affairs Committee, and Chairman of the Texas House Republican Caucus.
www.panarmenian.net /news/eng/?nid=18179   (281 words)

  
 Kenny Marchant | Congress votes database | washingtonpost.com
Kenny Marchant is up for reelection on November 7, 2006.
See how Kenny Marchant voted on key votes -- the most important bills, nominations and resolutions that have come before Congress, as determined by washingtonpost.com.
View Kenny Marchant's 2005 official financial disclosure statement, which describes the sources, types and amounts of income earned in 2005.
projects.washingtonpost.com /congress/members/m001158   (485 words)

  
 Marchant (TX24) - Press Release - Marchant Takes the Lead in Disaster Relief Bill
Congressman Kenny Marchant (TX-24) announced that he has introduced legislation to enhance the ability of government agencies to respond swiftly in emergency and disaster situations.
Tom Davis (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Government Reform, is the lead co-sponsor of the measure.
It allows FEMA to provide incidental expenses for volunteers, such as meals, as they carry out any activity for the agency besides policymaking or law or regulatory enforcement.
www.house.gov /list/press/tx24_marchant/disasterreliefgovtreform.html   (389 words)

  
 www.defacto.am
Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly welcomed the announcement today that Congressman Kenny Marchant (R-TX) has joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, bringing the total membership to 158 to date.
The Armenian Caucus was formed in 1995 to provide a bipartisan forum for legislators to discuss how the United States can better assist the peoples of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh.
As a member of this all-important body, Marchant joins Texas Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Eddie B. Johnson (D-TX) in supporting Armenian-American interests.
www.defacto.am /index.php?OP=71312321   (357 words)

  
 Religion of Rep. Kenny Marchant, U.S. Congressman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Marchant is a graduate of local public schools and has both a Bachelors Degree and an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Southern Nazarene University.
Marchant has served as a Texas State Representative and is a local small businessman and homebuilder.
He heads a local nonprofit foundation which funds church related humanitarian aid projects around the world.
www.adherents.com /people/pm/Kenny_Marchant.html   (110 words)

  
 TLTA Dateline Austin: June 1, 1998 - Volume 23 - Number 7
Following are the topics of the five attorney general opinion requests that were referred to in the May 29, 1998 letter:
Representative Marchant asks us to decide this very issue in RQ-1048.
It is possible, and probably likely, that other lawsuits have been filed on issues raised in the remaining opinion requests that have not been brought to our attention.
www.tlta.com /publications/archive/date7.htm   (1084 words)

  
 Kenny Marchant, Office of Representative Kenny E. Marchant | Leadership Directories, Inc.
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www.leadershipdirectories.com /cybInfo/Kenny_Marchant_Office_of_Representative_Kenny_E_Marchant.html   (109 words)

  
 Kenny Marchant on Abortion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In Austin, Marchant was a key player in the home equity loan bill in 1997.
That same year, he sponsored a highly contentious bill that required parental notification before girls under 18 could receive an abortion.
Click here for a summary of Kenny Marchant's positions on all issues.
www.issues2000.org /Tx/Kenny_Marchant_Abortion.htm   (398 words)

  
 The Austin Chronicle News: Naked City: More Redistricting Fallout
Another immediate beneficiary of the federal court decision to uphold the map is now-outgoing state Rep. Arlene Wohlgemuth, R-Burleson, who had put all her political eggs in that basket by deciding not to refile for her House seat.
Unlike Wohlgemuth, Marchant had refiled for his House seat, saying he was prepared to withdraw and file for Congress if the courts upheld the map.
And state Rep. Wayne Christian, R-Center, has filed to run in the new congressional District 1; he's one of three GOP candidates vying to challenge Sandlin (or someone) in November.
www.austinchronicle.com /issues/dispatch/2004-01-09/pols_naked2.html   (676 words)

  
 Burnt Orange Report: :: US Congress District 24: Gary Page
I think I wrote all I need to about the family connections of the Marchants on my previous candidate race profile about Amy Manuel.
Now if you are like me, snaking a district down 3 counties [Dallas, Tarrant and Denton (it is not Collin as the photo suggests)] and roughly 15 (give or take) suburban cities roughly equates to gerrymandering.
But, Rep. Marchant was part of the redistricting board that made these districts possible.
www.burntorangereport.com /showDiary.do?diaryId=1427   (1230 words)

  
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