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Raucous House hearing strays from immigration law into lawmaker’s patronage...
Republicans pushed forward with a bill to strip the Obama administration of discretion in deporting illegal immigrants during a raucous hearing Tuesday where Democrats cited a senator’s embarrassing...
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Republicans find enough votes to pass John Boehner’s debt-limit bill
House Republicans gave Speaker John Boehner the support he needed to pass his debt-limit plan. The bill was tweaked to increase interest among the GOP members after the Thursday vote on the plan was...
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Bipartisanship achieved: Texas delegation strongly favors debt deal
The Texas delegation, in an overwhelming display of bipartisanship, strongly favored the debt deal reached by President Obama and congressional leaders.
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House hails Gabby Giffords: ‘God gave her a very special mission’
Giffords’ concluding remarks thanked her constituents for their undying support and faith in her and to the nation for their prayers and patience. “In the end we come together as Americans to set a...
View ArticleThe Week Ahead: Partisan ammunition for election ads
Seventeen legislative days remain before Election Day, only four are scheduled before Congress' August recess.
View ArticleWatchdog group files ethics complaint against Gohmert after parking ticket...
Following reports of Rep. Louie Gohmert’s conduct after receiving a parking ticket earlier this month, one watchdog group is calling for an investigation by the Office of Congressional Ethics....
View ArticleBiggest talker in Congress? It’s Sheila Jackson Lee, with Ted Poe and Louie...
We’re finished the first quarter of 2013, so we’ve had enough time to separate Congress’ top talkers from the rest of the lawmakers. Once again, Texas is well represented on the list of top ten...
View ArticleThe Week Ahead: Senate committee tackles immigration legislation as Obama...
Welcome to Texas on the Potomac’s “The Week Ahead,” a preview of events to come on Capitol Hill and at the White House this week. This week’s report was written by William K. Moore of ViaNovo. • • •...
View ArticleCongressmen react to shutdown’s end, anticipate next moves
Both Texas Senators voted no to end the government shutdown. All Texas Republicans in the House voted no, while all their Democratic colleagues voted yes.
View ArticleKeep Your Health Plan Act passes House
The Keep Your Health Plan Act passed the House on Friday.
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