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Texas Legislature Quickly Getting To The Task Of Afflicting People
The newly empowered majorities in the Texas Legislature are considering pulling out of Medicare and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Doing so would—In the view of the far-right— have...
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So-Called Emergency Issues As Seen By Rick Perry
To distract Texans from the massive cuts ahead due to the Republican-caused budget deficit, Governor Rick Perry has declared a number of “emergency” subjects for the upcoming Texas Legislative session...
View ArticleTexas Forced Sonogram Bill About Power Over Women
The Texas State Senate has the votes to pass bill that forces women seeking an abortion to get a sonogram. With Republicans in firm ontrol of the Texas House and with Governor Perry ready to sign the...
View ArticleMarch 12 Save Texas Schools Rally In Austin—It Is Up To You To Fight Back
With drastic budget cutting and vindictive culture war legislation being considered now in our Texas legislature, everyday people are starting to push back. On Saturday, March 12, a Save Texas Schools...
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Save Texas Schools Rally Going To Be A Big Deal
Blogger’s Note–I’ll be on the road for a few days and unable to post at The Hurricane. I’d like to please leave all you good folks something to do while I am gone. Please read below for all the many...
View ArticleWhen Will Ed Emmett Show The Leadership He Is Asking Of Others?
Republican Harris County Judge Ed Emmett hopes Republican legislators in Austin will do they right thing in the face of drastic cuts to vital services that are on the way in Texas. Here is what Judge...
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Republicans In Texas House Support Tax Break For Yachts
The Republican-controlled Ways and Means committee of the Texas House of Representatives has okayed a tax break for the purchase of yachts. (Above–Little comment needed. Photo by B. Straub.) From the...
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