Got a letter in the mail this morning from Gary Marks, which reads, in part..

I am a Republican and I believe that what is best for Somervell County is far more important than partisan politics. That is why I am strongly encouraging you to join me in voting to re-elect Congressman Chet Edwards. Chet has proven himself over and over again to be an incredibly effective voice for us in Washington. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Chet Edwards brought back home $700,000 of our tax dollars to make life a little better for us, and for our families, just in the last two years.

Put simply, Chet works hard for us and he gets results.

The Glen Rose Medical Center has experienced huge increases in our patient intake in recent years and desperately needs to expand the Emergency Room to accomodate this growth. Chet answered our call for help and secured $700,000 to assist in the hospital's badly needed expansion. Thanks to Chet's work and cooperation with local officials, the seniors and children of Somervell County families will be able to continue relying on Glen Rose Medical Center for their emergency medical needs.

Chet has been a responsive and effective congressman for Glen Rose. When we have a problem, he listens and when we need action, he acts. Why? Because he is one of us and he is fighting for us. Above all, Chet is an effective and independent-minded congressman who does what is best for his district and country, regardless of party politics. ....