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Originally Published in Fox News on October 23, 2025. EXCLUSIVE: A top House Republican is criticizing one of Democrats’ senior leaders for saying the government shutdown and its effects are a "leverage point" to accomplish their goals on healthcare. "It's appalling to see the number two House Democrat openly admit that the left is weaponizing hardworking Americans as… Read more »

**MEDIA ADVISORY** LLANO, TX—U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is excited to announce a community town hall in Llano. The event is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Llano Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, from 12:30—1:30 pm… Read more »

Originally Published in Fox News on October 20, 2025. FIRST ON FOX: A new House GOP bill would block the United Nations (U.N.) from forcing the U.S. to take up any new tax that was not explicitly levied by American taxpayers' own government. It's expected to be introduced this week, as the world awaits a U.N. vote on a global tax on carbon emissions made via… Read more »

SAN ANGELO, TX—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) convened local officials, financial institutions, and service organizations in San Angelo for a roundtable to discuss financial assistance programs available to help support federal workers… Read more »

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Originally Published in the San Angelo Standard Times on October 17, 2025. The City of San Angelo is waiving late fees on utility bills and suspending service shutoffs for federal employees and retirees in response to the federal government shutdown, according to a news release. "This will only be in effect during the shutdown," the release stated. To receive the waiver, individuals… Read more »

Originally Published in Concho Valley Homepage on October 17, 2025. SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) convened with local officials, financial institutions and service organizations in San Angelo on Oct. 16 to support workers and service members amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Following the roundtable, Pfluger spoke at a… Read more »

Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on October 17, 2025. SAN ANGELO, TX — Congressman August Pfluger said Thursday that San Angelo is “setting the national standard” for community support during the ongoing federal government shutdown, as local leaders pledged more than $165,000 in immediate relief for military and federal workers affected by halted paychecks. Speaking at… Read more »

BROWNWOOD, TX—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a community town hall in Brownwood, where he met with constituents to share updates on his work in Washington, discuss the implications of the Democrats' ongoing government shutdown,… Read more »

MIDLAND, TX—In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was joined by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01) as a special guest this morning on 107.1 KWEL's The Morning Show with Craig Anderson to discuss the Democrats' reckless government shutdown. On the show, Leader Scalise and Congressman Pfluger… Read more »