City of Houston: Special Called Transportation, Technology & Infrastructure Committee Meeting From Houston City Council Member Melissa Noriega: For Immediate...

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Big Jolly Politics

Seven Days in May: Taut political thriller unfolds beneath the pink dome. Good morning Austin. When I was ten, the taut political thriller “Seven Days in May,” was in theaters, starring the two actors...

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Jason Embry's First Reading

The Brief: May 21, 2013 The Big Conversation Though a budget deal was struck last week, lawmakers aren't done...

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Texas Tribune

Never Leave the Playground

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Houston's Clear Thinkers

No resurrection in sight for payday lending law A last-ditch effort to resurrect the payday lending legislation fell apart Monday evening as the Texas Senate Democratic caucus blocked an...

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San Antonio Express-News

Owner Of Collapsed Indonesian Mine is Big Donor to Congress Last week's collapse of a massive precious metals mine in Indonesia, which killed at least 17 workers, brought unwanted attention to the...

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Open Secrets

Texas House approves electronic privacy legislation Great news!A pair of bills backed by the Texas Electronic Privacy Coalition were amended onto a Senate bill in the Texas House of...

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Grits for Breakfast

The Real Scandal with the IRS: Organizing for Action and the Chicago-style Misuse of Governmental Power Ed Hubbard In recent posts I have addressed two distinct issues:  the attempt by the Democratic Party to use new technology to nationalize...

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Big Jolly Politics

Moments of silence for Oklahoma tornado victims; Texas task force activated Texas lawmakers paused in both chambers Monday afternoon upon hearing about a devastating tornado that killed at least 51 when it ripped...

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San Antonio Express-News

The Evening Brief: May 20, 2013 New in The Texas Tribune •    Budget Agreement Hinges on Key Legislation: "As...

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Texas Tribune