Congresman John Culberson and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach checked out bioengineering and nanotechnology laboratories at Rice Wednesday as part of their visit to the Texas Medical Center. The two federal visitors met with senior officials from Rice and the medical center and later held a public town hall meeting. For more information provided by Rice University, click here.

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FORT WORTH-U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, today joined U.S. Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12) and delivered remarks at the Trinity River Vision Public Signing Ceremony. U.S. Army Assistant Secretary John Paul Woodley, Jr. signed the Project Partner Agreement, which allows the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to begin spending construction dollars on the Trinity River Vision project as it moves forward. "The Trinity River Vision project is just the kind of initiative that I'm proud to support. It's the product of collaborative efforts on the local, state and federal level, and it's a plan that will result in numerous benefits for Forth Worth families and businesses alike. With the primary goal of flood protection and safety, the Trinity River Vision project goes even further than these important safety measures. It will also create a new and thriving uptown for local residents and tourists to enjoy-one that will generate local economic growth and job creation. Just as important, the Trinity River Vision project will enhance the natural beauty of Fort Worth by adding new biking and hiking trails, along with new parks and lakes," Sen. Cornyn said. "I'm pleased to be here in Fort Worth for today's signing ceremony that will really set things in motion. Once completed, this will be one of the largest multi-governmental cooperative projects in the country. I commend Congresswoman Granger, Mayor Moncrieff, Mary Ann Klueser, and all the men and women who have poured so much effort into putting this project together. The end result will be a wonderful example of what we can accomplish with Texas-sized ideas and the spirit of innovation that is central to our state."

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johnculberson: Good night all! I am on my BB and cannot see replies

johnculberson: Above all, I am absolutely thrilled and inspired by Gov Palin - America's first woman to serve as Vice President

johnculberson: After watching these conventions unfold I agree w Rush that Obama may be rethinking his choice of Sen Biden and wishes he had chosen Hillary

johnculberson: Sen McCain gave a good speech tonight and it must be clear to all that he is a patriotic and honorable man

johnculberson: The spirit and core values of Ronald Reagan are alive and well in the Repub convention tonight in Sarah Palin. She has relit our fire!

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