“… Above all things, there’s unanimous consensus that we must adequately fund current and future transportation projects in Texas with an even distribution of funds.” Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “The passage of these Transportation Bills will now give us the opportunity to address rural transportation projects important to East Texas,” stated Rep. Flynn […]

By Susan Crabtree After closing a record number of embassies around the world because of a terrorist threat, the White House once again is falling back on a change in its counter-terrorism vernacular to explain how al Qaeda can both be “on the run,” as President Obama has so often said, and posing a serious worldwide […]

By SUSAN FERRECHIO  Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday endorsed President Obama’s move to close nearly two dozen U.S. embassies and consulates in the Middle East and Africa for the day, calling the terrorism threat behind the decision “scary.” Graham, R-S.C., said the administration’s awareness of the threats prove that the controversial surveillance by the National Security […]

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-32), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding the latest unemployment report: “Although today’s jobs report is good news for those who recently found work, there are still far too many Americans looking for a job or seeking full-time employment.

 “. . . the fact that we are increasing funding for transportation without raising taxes, which sends an incredibly strong message that Texas is committed to keeping the wheels of commerce turning, while protecting taxpayers.”  Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the final passage of HB1 […]

“This legislation does not raise taxes, yet it protects a healthy balance for future fiscal challenges, and divides future revenues between the Rainy Day Fund and the Highway Fund. . . ”  Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst congratulated the Texas Legislature for approving a plan to fund road construction […]

New Energy Department Reports Chronicle U.S. Wind Industry Growth WASHINGTON – The Energy Department released two new reports today showcasing record growth across the U.S. wind market — increasing America’s share of clean, renewable energy and supporting tens of thousands of jobs nationwide. In 2012, wind energy became the number one source of new U.S. […]

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds shoppers the annual sales tax holiday weekend is scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. Families can save money by not paying sales tax on most clothing, footwear and school supplies priced under $100. Lists of tax-free items can be found at www.TexasTaxHoliday.org.

By Michael Barone Nothing is free in politics, but there is some question when you pay the price. That’s been a saying of mine for many years, though I may have unconsciously plagiarized it from someone else. I think it applies to Obamacare. My American Enterprise Institute colleague Norman Ornstein has been shellacking Republicans for trying […]

By Thomas Sowell It is hard to read a newspaper, or watch a television newscast, without encountering someone who has come up with a new “solution” to society’s “problems.” Sometimes it seems as if there are more solutions than there are problems. On closer scrutiny, it turns out that many of today’s problems are a result […]

By Star Parker In a poll done by Gallup earlier this year, the biggest complaint lodged against the Republican Party was “inability to compromise.” When I read the daily headlines, I see this theme continue. Republicans, particularly tea party Republicans, are portrayed as obstructionist, extreme, unreasonable, and unwilling to compromise. But let’s get perspective.

By David Freddoso What is an economic recovery? Are we actually experiencing one? For most Americans, the economy and the labor market are synonymous – a healthy economy is one that creates jobs. And when journalists sit down to report the monthly jobs reports, that’s the question they try to answer. 

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today called on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to allow a vote on the “Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013,” his bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury, or any delegate, including the IRS, from enforcing Obamacare. Identical […]

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today joined House Republicans in voting on several bills to stop government abuse at federal agencies, including the IRS. Specifically, the House of Representatives passed legislation to prevent the IRS from implementing any portion of Obamacare. 

By Jay Cost, Weekly Standard But his approval ratings probably won’t sink much more When he was sworn in for a second term in January, Barack Obama’s political standing was the best it had been in years. His job approval had climbed into the mid-50s—not extraordinary but solid—and he seemed to have the wind at […]

By SUSAN FERRECHIO – Chief Congressional Correspondent – The Washington Examiner House Majority Leader Eric Cantor on Sunday would not commit to taking up a comprehensive immigration reform plan that includes legalization or a pathway to citizenship this year, despite claims made recently by a top House Republican that it could happen this year.

Endorsed by Blue Chip Texas Conservative Leader and 23 House Members Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (PLANO, Texas) – Today, State Senator Ken Paxton (R- McKinney) launched his campaign for Texas Attorney General and announced his first round of endorsements from a blue chip list of Texas conservative leaders as well as 23 members […]

By Jason Isaac – State Representative House District 45 Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – As the Texas Legislature begins yet another special session on transportation funding, you may be wondering, “What’s the hold up?” We can all agree that transportation is crucial.  It has a major impact on our economy, as well as on […]