The 20,000+ small-to-midsize firms average 15 employees, helps us all. Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – For all the coverage America’s energy boom has gotten, there are still a lot of common assumptions about the oil and natural gas business that are flat out wrong. That’s why is is important to unbundle three myths about the boom.
‘These aren’t rape kits that need to be tested. These are lives that need to be given back to their owners.’ Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke today on the Senate floor on the need for the Senate to immediately pass legislation from the House of Representatives to help […]
House Passes Path to Prosperity Budget Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H. Con. Res. 96, the House Republican fiscal year 2015 budget. Following passage of this most recent “Path to Prosperity” budget, Congressman Bill Flores issued the following statement:
Let’s modernize and make permanent the R&D tax credit Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Brady, a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced this week the American Research Competitiveness Act of 2014, which would simplify and strengthen the U.S. R&D tax credit.
By Juliet Eilperin and Amy Goldstein Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced her resignation Friday, ending a tumultuous tenure as the public face of the Affordable Care Act. In a Rose Garden ceremony, President Obama nominated his budget director as her successor.
By James Freeman CONNECT – The Wall Street Journal It’s been quite a year for the outgoing HHS secretary. And now she won’t get to keep her health plan. Kathleen Sebelius, who has presided over the disastrous rollout of the Affordable Care Act, is expected to resign as Secretary of Health and Human Services. The news […]
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding passage of the fiscal year 2015 House budget resolution:
Texas Insider Report: HOUSTON, Texas – Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst helped Data Foundry, the Texas-based data center operator, break ground Thursday at a ceremony for Houston 2, the company’s newest data center in north Houston. “From their humble beginnings as one of the first Internet Service Providers in Texas, Data Foundry has grown by leaps […]
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Rick Perry has appointed five members to the STAR + PLUS Facility Advisory Committee for terms to expire at the pleasure of the governor. Pursuant to Senate Bill 7 of the 83rd Regular Legislative Session, the committee advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on the implementation […]
Texas Insider Report: SAN ANTONIO, Texas – This morning, state Senator Leticia Van de Putte (Dist. 26, Bexar County) helped welcome the Wall That Heals for a four-day stay in San Antonio. The Wall that Heals is an exhibition created by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) to travel to communities across the United States.
Deadline To Apply is Friday, May 16, 2014; 11:59 pm Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Hospitality Association has announced a scholarship contest in order to combat underage drinking and promote alcohol responsibility. And Texas State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo of Dallas urges all qualified applicants to apply for any of the four scholarships […]
Texas and National Conservatives Continue to Unite Behind Ken Paxton Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (McKinney, Texas) – The Ken Paxton for Attorney General Campaign today announced the endorsement of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and Huck PAC. Huckabee formed Huck PAC in 2008 to help elect conservative candidates and to promote conservative principles.
By Michelle Malkin Zeituni Onyango, President Obama’s illegal alien aunt, died this week of cancer and other complications. I hope she rests in peace. America, however, should be up in arms. Auntie Zeituni is an enduring symbol of all that is wrong with this country’s immigration “policy” — or rather, its complete lack of a coherent, […]
By Thomas Sowell Black journalist Chuck Stone was one of those people whose passing makes us think, “We shall not see his like again.” He was passionately interested in racial issues but he was never a race hustler. He followed nobody’s party line but called the issues as he saw them.
In Republican’s nomination tournament, logic would argue for a center-right pick. But it is clear – passion has been on the right. By Charlie Cook Sometimes after losing two consecutive presidential contests, parties become more pragmatic and move toward the center. Other times, they double down on ideology. The extent to which the politics of the […]
Texas Insider Report: HOUSTON, Texas – “Dan Patrick has an appreciation and understanding of the important issues affecting Texans. He believes in the fundamental tenants of economic and social conservatism.” “Dan Patrick is the authentic conservative in the race for Lieutenant Governor. He has my endorsement and full support.” – Barry Smitherman, Chairman of the Texas […]
Total erosion of our state’s 10th Amendment Rights if implemented By former State Rep. Sid Miller Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The EPA — dominated by a group of out-of-touch metal desk bureaucrats, aging hippies, and out-of-control radical environmentalist — is ignoring a Supreme Court decision, as well as the precious private property and water rights of […]
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement after introducing The Eliminating Improper & Abusive IRS Audits Act of 2014 to provide further accountability and greater taxpayer protection against IRS abuse: “As we approach the deadline for this tax season, Americans are more skeptical than ever of the […]
