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Those are the words that nine young Boy Scouts of Troop 103 from Nacogdoches County are now tasked with carrying with them for the rest of their lives as they were promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout on Saturday at a ceremony at First Baptist Church of Nacogdoches.  

She says that roughly 50% of the forms that come across her desk everyday, have to do with Medicare. "It has a huge impact on not only our present state in primary care, but also our future," Allen said. "With our population aging, rapidly, we know that more and more people are going to be on Medicare. So it's something we talk about, we live, we breathe, and we plan for on a daily basis."  

The Camp Fannin unveiling of a national marker ceremony was held in downtown Tyler Wednesday morning.  

Cities throughout East Texas will be honoring service men and woman tomorrow for veterans day.  

LONGVIEW—Congressman Louie Gohmert takes the health care debate to Longview.  

In the wake of House passage of a sweeping Democratic health care overhaul, conservative Republicans were perplexed and angry Monday that their leaders decided not to force Democrats into a tough immigration vote that they believe could have brought down the bill. House GOP leaders caught just about everybody by surprise Saturday when, toward the end of debate on the $1.3 trillion health care plan, they opted not to use a procedural motion to force a vote to bar illegal immigrants from buying insurance.  

One of the Texas Congressman who voted against health care reform was back in East Texas Monday.  

The first of many observances to honor the nations military veterans this week, is held in Tyler. Veterans and families came out to American Legion post 12 for Veterans Appreciation Day. Congressman Louie Gohmert and State Representative Leo Berman were on hand to pass out awards. Veterans of all branches were recognized, and a moment of silence was observed for victims of the Fort Hood shootings.  

The bill includes a public option to spark competition among health insurers and control costs, but was not supported by ArkLaTex Congressmen.