It took Marlon Green more than six years to battle Continental Airlines to become the first black hired as a pilot fora U.S. passenger airline.
And it took Continental nearly 50 years to publicly acknowledge Green’s contribution to its success. Read More »
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District in Texas is reaching out to offer assistance to the Americans arrested recently in Haiti.
Jackson Lee reports that Pastor George Foreman of Houston has offered to pay any fines the Americans may face following their arrest with some Haitian children. Read More »
Rep. Jackson Lee says programs still needed after Feb. 28 expiration date Read More »
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District has won two more endorsements for her re-election campaign.
Announcing their endorsements are the Harris County AFL-CIO Council and Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas Action Fund, Inc. Read More »
Congresswoman Jackson Lee thanks Rep. Senfronia Thompson for her support.
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee enjoyed meeting supporters, volunteers and new friends!
For more information about joining the campaign, call (713) 445-3134.
Texas Southern University recently received much anticipated news from the Department of Education. The millions of dollars in fines regarding a review of their Federal Student Aid have been settled; due to persistence in negotiating the settlement by Congresswoman Lee.
During the Bush Administration without notice the settlement was withdrawn. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee renewed her ongoing efforts to clarify the Department of Education’s position; and immediately at the beginning of the Obama Administration began her work again with the new Secretary of Education. Congresswoman Lee continued to work directly with the Department of Education, as the university was providing substantial documentation on their position. The announcement of the elimination of the debt came in early July, 2009.
“This has been a very long journey for this great institution. TSU owes no more money. The new TSU is ready to move forward with a clean record from the Department of Education during President Barack Obama’s administration,” stated Congresswoman Jackson Lee.
Congresswoman Jackson Lee goes on to state that, “When I was notified by the Department of Education, I felt this was a long awaited resolution. The millions of dollars saved can now be invested in the education of Texas Southern University students. Congratulations to President John Rudley and his staff. This will now open many doors for Texas Southern University’s work with the Department of Education and it will help the University continue its pursuit of educational excellence.”
“This has been a thirteen year struggle. Now we can use those funds to enhance student life, faculty development and research. We have Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee to thank for this – from the bottom of our hearts we say thank you,” stated Texas Southern President John M. Rudley.
Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, center, makes the announcement that TSU settlement with Department of Education is final. She is surrounded by TSU President John M. Rudley, TSU administrators, students and alumni.
Glenn Lewis, Board of Regents Chairman stated that, “This announcement is significant to the lifeblood of Texas Southern University. Through unending persistence, Congresswoman Lee has helped secure a final settlement of a long-standing debt to the Department of Education for Texas Southern University that results today in millions of dollars being saved – monies that can now be allocated to significant student development and faculty research.”
Congresswoman Jackson Lee ended the press conference by saying, “This is a door opener that will never close. Congratulations TSU! We are on the road.”
In the wake of Friday’s terrorism attempt on a Northwest Airlines flight, federal officials on Saturday imposed a new layer of restrictions on travelers that could lengthen lines at airports and limit the ability of international passengers to move about an airplane. Read More »
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th District has opened her campaign office for the upcoming Democratic Primary.
The office is located at the CWA Hall, 1730 Jefferson. The phone number is 713-445-3134. Supporters can visit the office and pick up literature and signs and sign up for activities like blockwalking. Volunteers are welcome to come to help the campaign.
A Grand Opening will be held January 23. Download a flyer here.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has been serving the citizens of District 18 for more than 15 years. She has worked and delivered for her constituents, from bringing jobs and federal stimulus funds to the district to obtaining funding for public safety, education, health care and affordable housing to helping people with Social Security, visa and passport issues.
After years of fearing she could be deported at any moment, immigration officials have granted a Houston middle school teacher a one-year reprieve. Read More »
As some Houston leaders called Sunday for measures to help guard against future terrorist attacks, others questioned why the Nigerian man charged with trying to destroy a Northwest Airlines flight to Detroit spent time last year in Houston. Read More »