President Barack Obama is planning a visit to Austin to pass the hat for the Democratic National Committee and then again in Houston for the Democratic Senatorial Committee. While Obama remains popular with the Democratic base his visit puts the Democrat’s candidate for governor, Bill White, in a tough spot. White is hoping to carry moderate Texans and disaffected Republicans in the Fall. Obama’s not popular with these Texans. White spokeswoman Katy Bacon told the Statesman White “has no plans to attend” either of the Texas fundraisers with Obama.
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Tribwire- Prisons system ordered to release details on execution drugs May 18, 2012In a victory for open government, Texas prison officials on Thursday lost their latest attempt to keep secret details about its stock and suppliers of lethal injection drugs. Austin American-Statesman […]David Muto
- College Tuition Fight Surges in Texas May 18, 2012The national debate over the cost of a college degree is roiling the University of Texas's flagship campus, where the school's president has been at odds with board members and with Gov. Rick Perry over the wisdom of raising tuition. Wall Street Journal […]Evan Smith
- Endorsement: Michael Williams best in District 25; Lamar Smith for District 21 May 18, 2012We think the answer is Michael Williams. The former Railroad Commission chairman has deep experience on energy issues. He also knows Washington, where he served in the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. He's a confident public official who will quickly assert himself in Congress. He's mostly saying the same things oth […]David Muto
- Endorsement: Dewhurst best for GOP Senate nod May 18, 2012Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is best prepared for the job, and we recommend that Republican voters give him their party's nomination. San Antonio Express-News […]David Muto
- House GOP clash on contempt in 'Fast & Furious' May 18, 2012House GOP conservatives are pushing for immediate passage of a contempt-of-Congress resolution over Operation Fast & Furious, a position that puts them at odds with House Speaker John Boehner. San Antonio Express-News […]David Muto
- Rep. Pete Sessions accuses Rep. Jim McGovern of drinking on job May 18, 2012One congressman accused another of drinking on the job in the midst of a tense exchange Wednesday night over whether the House would debate an amendment aimed at bringing the war in Afghanistan to a close. Politico […]David Muto
- Minn. GOP faces Paul insurgency at convention May 18, 2012About 2,200 Minnesotans will gather as delegates to this weekend's state Republican Convention, but former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman won't be one of them. His bid was rejected by supporters of Texas Congressman Ron Paul. Associated Press […]David Muto
- State officials wrestle with how best to use — and police — social media May 18, 2012A survey of 98 state agencies and universities indicates almost all of them are among Facebook's 900 million users and most have added Twitter as well. YouTube is the third choice among the cubicles. Older forms of communication, such as blogs and podcasts, are not deployed as often. Austin American-Statesman […]David Muto
- Majority-minority nation? Old hat for Texas May 18, 2012Texans, however, may be forgiven for responding with a collective yawn. After all, the Lone Star State passed this milestone back in 1989. San Antonio Express-News […]David Muto
- UT mum on details of Chavez-Lee fight decision May 18, 2012The University of Texas System has declined to release information that led to the later reverse decision by Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa to cancel the Julio César Chávez Jr. and Andy Lee championship fight. El Paso Times […]David Muto
- Leppert hopes to benefit from Dewhurst-Cruz slugfest in Senate race May 18, 2012Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert is the odd man out in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, which has been cast as a clash between the GOP establishment and the tea party insurgency. Austin American-Statesman […]David Muto
- Texas must secure a reliable, long-term water supply May 17, 2012The drought that began in October 2010 demonstrated the vital importance of water to our economy, our health and our natural environment. The mere threat of water shortages can be enough to send tourists scurrying away and cause businesses to look for more reliable water supplies elsewhere. Houston Chronicle […]Kate Galbraith
- Prisons system ordered to release details on execution drugs May 18, 2012
