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- Senate Democrats Roll Out Jobs Package
Senate Democrats rolled out a jobs package Tuesday.
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- Texas Congresswoman Draws A Rare Challenge
Texas Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee has drawn a rare challenge and part of the reason is her appearance at Michael Jackson’s funeral.
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- Obama: Both Sides Have To Give On Health Care
President Barack Obama says he’s willing to start from scratch on health care reform legislation as long as the final bill achieves his goals.
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- White House Mocks Palin From The Podium
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs took a political shot at former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Tuesday.
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- Obama Says Parties Can Work Together To Spur Job Growth
President Barack Obama said Wednesday he thinks Republicans and Democrats can overcome their differences to work together to spur job growth.
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- First Lady: President Had “Phenomenal Year”
First Lady Michelle Obama said Tuesday her husband had a “phenomenal year,” but said people have a right to criticize him.
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- Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off
The leading Democratic candidates in the Texas gubernatorial race faced off on issues ranging from jobs to the death penalty Monday.
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- Perry Wants Predator Drones Patrolling The Border
Gov. Rick Perry wants Predator drones based in Texas to be used for patrolling the state’s border with Mexico.
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- Democratic Rep. John Murtha Dies
Democratic Congressman John Murtha, an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq, died Monday.
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- Senate Democrats To Focus On Jobs
Senate Democrats are hoping to push a jobs bill through this week.
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- Senate Dems: Voters Sent A “Clear” Message In Massachusetts Election
Just days after Republican Scott Brown was sworn in to the seat from Massachusetts held for decades by Ted Kennedy, costing the Democrats their super-majority, Senate democrats say they’re refocusing their efforts from health care to a new jobs bill.
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- Palin Promotes Perry
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin added some national Republican star power to Gov. Rick Perry’s reelection bid as she stumped for the incumbent governor at a rally Sunday in suburban Houston.
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- Palin Says It Would Be Absurd Not To Consider Presidential Bid
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Sunday it would be absurd for her not to consider a presidential bid in 2012.
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- Palin: It’s Revolution Time
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin told the Tea Party convention in Nashville the country is ready for another revolution.
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- New Orleans Elects First White Mayor In 30 Years
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu has been elected mayor of New Orleans.
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- Obama: Parties Need To Cooperate
President Barack Obama said Saturday that Democrats and Republicans need to work together on major issues.
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- Feds Make $2.5 Million Super Bowl Ad Buy
The government is spending $2.5 million to promote the census during the Super Bowl, but not everyone on Capitol Hill thinks that’s a good idea.
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- Sparks Fly In Democratic Gubernatorial Race
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami is crying foul about ads run by his opponent, former Houston Mayor Bill White.
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- Carter Blasts Debt Hike; Edwards Praises Pay-As-You-Go Provision
The U.S. House voted Thursday to let the government borrow $1.9 trillion and also adopted new budget curbs to make it harder to run the deficit up.
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- Palin Aide Condemns Use Of Word “Retarded”
A spokesperson for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has condemned the use of the word “retarded” by an aide to Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
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- Republican Scott Brown Sworn In As U.S. Senator
The Republican who won the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Edward Kennedy was sworn in Thursday.
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- Waco Lawmaker Rejects Call For Resignation
Waco Republican State. Rep. Doc Anderson Thursday rejected the call of McLennan County’s Democratic Party chairman to resign and said he has paid tens of thousands of dollars in back taxes that he owed the IRS.
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- Obama Calls For Return To Civility In Washington
At the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday, President Barack Obama called for a return to civility in Washington.
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- Reid: Senate To Take Up Jobs Bill Next Week
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says senators will take up a jobs bill on Monday.
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- Bernanke Sworn In For Second Term
Ben Bernanke voiced economic concerns Wednesday as he was sworn in for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
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- New Massachusetts Senator Wants To Be Sworn In Sooner, Not Later
The Republican who won the race to replace the late Edward Kennedy in the U.S. Senate wants to be sworn in now.
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- Texas Congressman Has Profitable Stake In Gas Wells
Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton has a profitable stake in some natural gas wells, records show.
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- Obama Tells Democratic Senators, “We Still Have To Lead”
President Barack Obama told Democratic senators Wednesday, “We still have to lead,” despite the loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority.
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- Texas State Lawmaker Pleads Guilty To Fraud, Will Resign
A veteran Texas lawmaker who pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged bribery scheme will resign from office.
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- Dist 17 GOP Candidate Debate Recap
The Republican candidates aiming for Rep. Chet Edwards District 17 House seat continued their fight Tuesday with a second of two debates.
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- Texas Attorney General Wants Cities Removed From Open Meetings Challenge
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says cities don’t have standing to challenge the state’s Open Meetings Act.
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- Lawmakers Vow To Act To Limit Election Spending
Lawmakers say they’ll move quickly to stem a flood of corporate and union election spending.
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- Hutchison Says Perry Listens To Lobbyists, Not Texans
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison repeated her claim Tuesday that Gov. Rick Perry listens to lobbyists and not Texans and Perry responded with a similar charge.
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- Key Democrat Says There’s Bipartisan Support For Job Tax Credit
A leading Senate Democrat says there’s bipartisan support for a measure offering tax credits to employers who hire more workers.
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- GOP Candidates Debate For Chance At Chet
The republican candidates aiming for Rep. Chet Edwards District 17 House seat will be back fighting Tuesday night for your vote.
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- Hutchison: GOP Gubernatorial Runoff Possible
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison said Monday it’s possible it will take a runoff to decide the GOP governor’s race in Texas.
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- Obama Does YouTube Interview
The president spent about 40 minutes Monday answering video and written questions from YouTube users.
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- Gaps Emerge In Census Outreach To Immigrants
The head of the U.S. Census Bureau was visiting border colonias Monday in Texas.
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- Obama Sends $3.8 Trillion Budget To Congress
President Barack Obama sent a $3.8 trillion budget to Congress Monday.
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- Monday’s The Deadline To Register For Texas Primaries
Monday is the last day you can register to vote in the March 2 Texas primary elections.
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- Newly Elected GOP Senator Supports Abortion Rights
The Republican who won the special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Edward Kennedy said Sunday he supports abortion rights.
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- Gibbs: Cost Of Obama’s Job Push Around $100 Billion
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Sunday the cost of the president’s push to create jobs may cost around $100 billion.
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- Republicans Says Obama Has Blind Spot In War On Terrorism
Republicans said Saturday President Barack Obama has a blind spot when it comes to the war on terrorism.
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- Obama Says Trimming Deficit As Important As Creating Jobs
President Barack Obama said Saturday that trimming the swelling federal deficit is as important as creating jobs.
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- Former President, Son, Visit Obama At The White House
Former President George H. W. Bush and one of his sons paid a visit to the White House Saturday.
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- Perry, Hutchison, Medina Debate For Final Time
The three Republicans who would be governor have debated for a final time on TV before the March 2 GOP primary.
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- Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Draws A Blank
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami drew a blank when asked to name some top state officials.
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- Obama Accuses GOP Of Demonizing Health Care Overhaul
President Barack Obama Friday accused Republicans of portraying health care reform legislation as a “Bolshevik plot.”
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- GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Prep For Final Televised Showdown
The Republican candidates for governor are gearing up for their final televised debate before the March 2 primary elections.
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- Hutchison Pokes At Perry Over Texas Enterprise Fund
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison aimed a few jabs at Gov. Rick Perry Thursday over the Texas Enterprise Fund.
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