Congressman Chet Edwards was in the area Tuesday, and sat down with News 3 to discuss a number of issues that affect the Brazos Valley and the nation.

On Brazos Valley This Morning Tuesday, Edwards (D-District 17) talked about the FM 60 road work that began near Snook, the first project in Texas to utilize federal stimulus money. He also touched on the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center based at Texas A&M, a program that has gotten funding approved in the House and awaits Senate and presidential approval.

Rep. Edwards also talked about the recent approval of funds for the 420th Engineer Brigade to build a new facility.

On Brazos Valley This Morning and later in the day in a second interview with News 3, Edwards said he would not support a "nationalized or socialized health care system where doctors and nurses and hospitals are government employees. I won't support a single payer plan that's as close to socialized medicine as you possibly could."

Edwards did say reform was needed to reduce what he said could be crippling costs for families.

Among other topics, the congressman talked about his "no" vote for the Cap & Trade energy bill that passed the House, as well as the turmoil at his alma mater, Texas A&M. Click on the video clips above to hear the complete interviews.