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Republicans’ ‘You Cut’ project lets public vote online for spending cuts12 May 2010

House Republicans are taking their push to cut federal spending to a new level: On Wednesday, they'll unveil a project that lets the public rank its priorities for showdowns over "wasteful or unnecessary spending."

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Cornyn questions Kagan’s Supreme Court credentials

Texas Sen. John Cornyn sharply criticized Supreme Court nominee Solicitor General Elena Kagan today -- hinting strongly that her lack of judicial experience, privileged background and role in Harvard’s efforts to bar military recruiters make ...0 comments
Obama Nominee for Texas U.S. Attorney Post withdraws

President Barack Obama's first choice for a Texas federal prosecutor withdrew from consideration Thursday after lengthy delays in the appointment process. 1 comment
Obama Calls Cornyn about Supreme Court Choice

President Barack Obama called Texas Sen. John Cornyn on Thursday to discuss the impending Supreme Court nomination. 1 comment
Gingrich Addresses Tea Party Rally in Austin

Flag-waving tea party activists gathered at tax-day rallies around Texas on Thursday, denouncing big government while cheering on former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and other politicians. 0 comments

Governor Rick perry and US Congressman Michael Burgess to Address Graduates at Westlake Academy’s First Graduation

12 May 2010

Governor Rick Perry will provide the Governor’s Address and U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess will provide the Congressional Address to the 24 graduating seniors of ...
Perry releases plan to counter threats

12 May 2010

Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday released a five-year strategic plan outlining the state's “high-level roadmap” to deal with threats including natural disasters, disease outbreaks, terrorist ...
Prisons, Mental hospitals escape Texas leaders’ budget axe

12 May 2010

State leaders facing a growing budget shortfall will exempt prison operations, inmate treatment programs, state mental hospitals, and some education programs from 5 percent spending ...
State budget officials to testify today on lagging sales tax revenues

11 May 2010

State budget officials are to appear this morning before a House committee to talk about sagging state revenues and the implications for the next legislative ...
UT lays off 122 employees; more cuts aren’t ruled out

11 May 2010

The University of Texas has laid off 122 employees this year and could cut 80 more as part of a plan to trim $14.6 million, ...