ObamaCare to increase health care spending $621 billion over the next 10 years Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – It’s a good question, now that it’s basically here to stay … unless or until the repeal crowd wins majorities in the Senate and takes the White House. That means, for the next 3+ years, we’ll be dealing with this […]
SBOE, TEA Commissioner approvals provide parents, children with opportunities By Jim Cardle Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “I think that Great Hearts Charter School does a very good job in getting kids to open up their minds and seeing things differently,” said the parent of one current student (right.) Texas public schools and school kids are […]
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “I personally believe, even if it takes a change in the law, that the president should honor the commitment the Federal Government made to those people and let them keep what they’ve got,” former President Bill Clinton said in an interview at ozy.com earlier this week … not putting any time horizon […]
From Senator Donna Campbell Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Monday is Veterans’ Day as well as the 238th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. I spent the weekend serving our veterans an honorary breakfast in San Marcos followed by hosting a float in the parade. As a member of the Veterans Affairs and Military […]
“We are pleased to support Senator Hegar for Texas comptroller. . . ” Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “Integrity is a component that is absolutely essential for the office of comptroller. Senator Hegar’s experience and proven conservative record clearly represent the honesty with which he conducts both his personal life and his professional one,” said […]
The Leadership Team includes 200+ elected officials, conservative leaders, community activists from all 8 House District 60 Counties Texas Insider Report: EASTLAND, Texas – “It is a true honor to have the support of so many respected leaders and friends from this district,” said State Rep. Jim Keffer (R-Eastland,) announcing his Grassroots Leadership Team and filing […]
“The freedom we enjoy is a direct result of our veterans’ sacrificial service, and I strongly believe we owe them and their families our continued best efforts to remove roadblocks on their route to success in civilian life.” Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Today, in honor of Veterans Day, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst charged […]
“All Politics is Local” event in Austin includes award presentation to Comptroller Susan Combs. Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Texas awarded the first Trailblazer for Transparency Award to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs. In bestowing the award, Texas AFPF Director Peggy Venable made the following statement:
By: Erick Erickson (Diary) In lamenting the sorry state of Meet the Press these days, Dave Weigel reminds me of a Barack Obama quote worth pointing out to Republicans. In an interview with the New Yorker magazine, Barack Obama opined on Iraq, “There’s an old saying in politics: when your opponent’s in trouble, just get […]
By Editorial Writer – Washington Examiner Getting 80 percent of an agenda beats losing 100 percent of it every time Gov. Chris Christie is the Republican man of the moment, propelled by his smashing re-election victory in the deep blue state of New Jersey. In multiple interviews with national media outlets, Christie has given every […]
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith announced today he is seeking re-election. “I believe our top economic and national priority is to pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution so we can reduce wasteful spending and get our economic house in order,” Smith said.
‘Such broken promises have shattered the President’s credibility. How can Texans trust anything he says about Obamacare, when so many of his past assurances have proven false?’ By U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Whatever one thinks of Obamacare, it is now clear that the law was sold under false pretenses. […]
Principles are clear, but tactics can only be judged by the consequences By Thomas Sowell Third parties have had an unbroken record of failure in American presidential politics. So it was refreshing to see in the Tea Party, an insurgent movement mainly of people who were not professional politicians, but who nevertheless had the good sense […]
By Michael Barone When American politicians get around to reforming their immigration laws, they tend to look backwards. They seek to address immigration problems in the past rather than look ahead and set policy that will strengthen the nation in the future. That’s true, in my opinion, of the bipartisan majority that supported the immigration bill […]
So many Texas veterans have served, sacrificed By Sen. John Cornyn Texas Insider Report: HOUSTON, Texas – “It is often said, ‘Texas defends America.’ Perhaps no other state has contributed as much to the defense of our nation over the course of American history. It is a legacy that Texans are deeply proud of, and […]
May God bless the Veterans, and all those who continue to protect our country By Sen. Ted Cruz Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, the fighting between the Allies and Germany ceased. Today, we commemorate that moment by thanking our veterans who […]
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “Whenever they’ve been needed, the members of America’s Armed Forces have risen to the challenge of protecting our nation from foes around the world. Our veterans remain the reason the United States is, today, the world’s shining beacon of freedom and prosperity. “Veterans Day is a day set aside […]
