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Tribwire- Highway money proposal advances in Senate, but roadblocks remain June 19, 2013The Texas Senate on Tuesday tentatively approved legislation directing some oil and gas taxes to highway funding, but the unanimous voice vote doesn’t necessarily mean that Senate Joint Resolution 2 is on its way to passage. Austin American-Statesman […]David Muto
- In Partisan Vote, House Approves Ban on Abortions After 22 Weeks June 19, 2013The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the most restrictive ban on abortion considered by Congress in a decade, a largely symbolic vote that laid bare the deep ideological differences between Democrats and Republicans. New York Times […]David Muto
- Ron Paul: NSA head ‘fudged the figures’ June 18, 2013Former Rep. Ron Paul isn’t buying that NSA surveillance of private American citizens is necessary or has prevented as many terrorism plots as officials claim it has, as was unveiled by hearings today. Politico […]David Muto
- Man accused of threatening Texas Sen. Ted Cruz June 18, 2013A Houston man is accused of threatening to kidnap, murder and burn U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and his father and also to "blow up" the sun if he wasn't paid $3 million. Associated Press […]David Muto
- Lehmberg calls Perry cuts 'partisan,' 'misguided' June 18, 2013Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg made her first public comments on Tuesday about Gov. Rick Perry’s move Friday to cut about $3.7 million in annual funding to her office. Austin American-Statesman […]David Muto
- Perry’s veto of Blue Mound water bill angers sponsoring lawmaker June 18, 2013Blue Mound officials have been defeated for now in their attempt to take over a privately owned water system because Gov. Rick Perry vetoed legislation that would allow them to take control of the utility. Fort Worth Star-Telegram […]Evan Smith
- GOP Aide Saves Choking Congressman's Life June 18, 2013Thursday night at the Capitol Hill Club, Representative Ted Poe had a scary choking incident and was thankfully aided by a doctor-turned-GOP-aide, Nick Muzin, who may have saved his life. National Review […]David Muto
- Lawmakers collect pay for expenses in recess June 18, 2013Only 26 of the 150 lawmakers in the lower chamber declined their per diem payments over the last two weeks when the full House stood silent, according to records obtained by the Houston Chronicle / San Antonio Express-News. San Antonio Express-News […]David Muto
- U.S. House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill June 18, 2013The abortion wars return to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks. Associated Press […]David Muto
- Applebee's plan prompts liquor sales debate in Port Lavaca June 18, 2013The future of an Applebee's restaurant remains uncertain as residents debate extending the hours liquor may be sold. Victoria Advocate […]David Muto
- America's Assimilating Hispanics June 18, 2013Measuring assimilation properly requires following the same immigrants over generations. And the good news is that longitudinal studies that take this approach show that Latino immigrants have made gains similar to other groups who preceded them. Wall Street Journal […]David Muto
- Mexico could get big boost from shale play June 18, 2013Mexico has a tremendous opportunity available to grow the average income, create hundreds of thousands of jobs and accelerate the building of a middle class — and all that is required is removing the current barrier to capital investment. San Antonio Express-News […]David Muto
- Highway money proposal advances in Senate, but roadblocks remain June 19, 2013
