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TexasTowelie

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11. The release from Goobernor Perry:

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Thu May 30, 2013, 08:32 PM

May 2013

In a statement posted to his website, Perry explained the bill's requirements and why he vetoed it:

"House Bill 535 requires state agencies, when purchasing goods, to give preference to goods "manufactured" in Texas. Current law already requires state agencies to give preference to goods produced and grown in Texas. While I support and encourage our agencies to buy goods from Texas businesses, this bill simply does not change current law."

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Rick Perry Vetoes Bipartisan "Buy American" Bill [View all] TexasTowelie May 2013 OP

He's an embarassment LeftInTX May 2013 #1

too often Skittles May 2013 #7

Perry cares only for serving the interests of corporate power wherever it resides Eleanors38 May 2013 #2

And what ever money he can gleen to put in his pockets. nt Javaman May 2013 #8

They should override his veto. Ilsa May 2013 #3

Yes, they should override it. n/t onestepforward May 2013 #9

Wow. It's a softball, meaningless bill anyway. Scootaloo May 2013 #4

He always vetoes bills so late that they cannot be over ridden by leg. because session over. Idiot. northoftheborder May 2013 #5

I'm sure he's taking money from non-American companies sonias May 2013 #6

I remember his big Trans Texas Corridor LeftInTX May 2013 #10

The release from Goobernor Perry: TexasTowelie May 2013 #11