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 […]
From Congressman Michael McCaul Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Last week I introduced the One In, Two Out Act which would require any federal agency issuing a new regulation to repeal two existing regulations before the new one takes effect. H.R. 2997 is modeled after a successful British policy.
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Attorney General’s Office today filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a federal appeals court’s ruling that struck down the town of Greece, New York’s practice of allowing citizens to offer a prayer to begin monthly town board meetings.
Latino Daily News Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) said Wednesday that comprehensive immigration reform has the support of dozens of members of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives. Among GOP backers of comprehensive reform he cited Wisconsin’s Paul Ryan, the 2012 Republican candidate for vice president.
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (BANDERA) — Bandera County residents who think — or hope — they might have some money waiting in the state’s Unclaimed Property database can search the list at an event hosted by the Texas Comptroller’s office and Bandera County Treasurer Billie J. Reeves.
By Javier Espinoza Rodríguez is Newest Member of Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Dr. Havidán Rodríguez, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at The University of Texas-Pan American, took on a new role recently to further advance the university’s commitment to community engagement. On June 18, Rodríguez was appointed by the Edinburg City Council […]
‘The status quo is unacceptable, and it is imperative that Congress and the military take corrective action to fix this problem.’ WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the San Antonio Express News: A justice system cannot truly be just if it is not vested with the confidence of […]
By John C. Goodman There is a new study out with the finding that urban sprawl contributes to inequality, making it more difficult for the poor to climb the income ladder. Okay, let’s accept that idea for a moment. Why is there urban sprawl? Isn’t it directly tied to liberal policies that have prevailed over the […]
House Homeland Security Committee Chair: “One cannot lead if they refuse to accept reality.” Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, DC – “One cannot lead if they refuse to accept reality … Rhetoric has a ripple effect. I believe the president should be more careful,” said Texas Congressman Congressman Michael McCaul, Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives […]
Meets with Air Force Master Sergeant with Robotic Hand that is controlled by Brain Signals Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a hearing today on Capitol Hill, Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) discussed the importance of brain science research to help advance technologies and treatments for all Americans, but particularly […]
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Bill Flores (R-TX) introduced H.R. 2876, the Fairness for America’s Heroes Act of 2013. This bill would grant the Department of Veterans Affairs additional time to prepare for the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Texas Insider Report: Washington, DC – Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today voted to protect Americans from billion-dollar Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that could increase energy prices and eliminate jobs. The Energy Consumers Relief Act, H.R. 1582, would require EPA to submit a report to Congress on specific energy prices and job impact before finalizing […]
Legislation passed by the House reduces interest rates on student loans Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) helped pass H.R. 1911 today. The legislation seeks to reduce the student loan interest rates which doubled on earlier this month after Congress fail to reach a compromise:
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Rick Perry today called lawmakers back for a third special session of the Texas Legislature, beginning immediately, to consider the funding of transportation infrastructure projects. “When it comes to transportation, the stakes facing our state could not be higher, and a failure to act now could take years […]
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, DC—Congressmen John Culberson (TX-07) and Todd Rokita (IN-04) recently introduced H.R. 2829, the Restoring Important Voting Eligibility Requirements to the States Act of 2013, or the RIVERS Act. The RIVERS Act restores the states’ Constitutional power to protect the integrity of their voter rolls. The bill reinforces the congressional intent of […]
