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As Legislative Session Nears End, Texas Budget Agreement Reached
Rick Perry during State of State address / Austin American-StatesmanOn Friday, members of the Texas Legislature agreed to a deal on the Texas State Budget that includes more money for public schools ...
20 May, 2013
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Fort Hood Victims Denied Benefits 4 Years Later
It's been nearly four years since a radical Muslim Army psychiatrist walked into a processing center on Ft. Hood, shouted "Allah Akbar," and opened fire. The shooter killed 13 people, including a preg ...
17 May, 2013
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California to Benefit the Most From Drone Integration
The integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or drones in US Airspace, planned for 2015, would have a significant impact on the country's economy. Among all states, California would be the state t ...
14 May, 2013
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Conservatives Divided on How Fair the Marketplace Fairness Act Really Is
Credit: http://moopz.com/Last week, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to pass the "Marketplace Fairness Act," better known as the Internet sales tax, 69-27. Framed as a move toward "leveling the ...
14 May, 2013
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Tough Day To Be A Liberal
I'd like to be discussing global warming. Scientists at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography in Hawaii recently reported that global levels of atmosperic CO2 are at the highest levels in 2-4 million ...
14 May, 2013
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Texas Taxpayers Paying for Private Elections with Public Dollars
(TEXAS) - Last week, the Texas House passed a bill that would have the government pay for partisan primaries directly, instead of reimbursing the parties for their expanses (HB 3065). In most sta ...
13 May, 2013
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How Immigration Reform Affects Drone Use in Southwest States
Credit: Gerald NinoImmigration reform and drones are among the most highly discussed issues in the country. For states bordering Mexico, the two issues are becoming one.One of the major component of ...
13 May, 2013
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'Come and Take It' Gun Enforcement Bill Passes Texas House
Credit: TexasObserver.orgHouse Bill 928, also known as the "Come and Take It" law, passed the Texas House on May 8. The legislation mandates that no state money can be spent to enforce federal firear ...
13 May, 2013
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IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
credit: Real Clear PoliticsReleased by the Associated Press on Friday, an inspector general's report regarding the IRS revealed the agency had improperly targeted conservative-leaning groups that wer ...
13 May, 2013
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IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
credit: Real Clear PoliticsReleased by the Associated Press on Friday, an inspector general's report regarding the IRS revealed the agency had improperly targeted conservative-leaning groups that wer ...
13 May, 2013
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2 min read