At his re-election campaign kickoff, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn stressed the need for Republicans to unite over where they agree and focus on defeating Democrats rather than each other.
November 2013
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The Politics of Prevention
Abortion Opponents: New Regulations Haven’t Increased Burden for Women
Hoping to prove that new regulations on abortion providers aren’t creating an undue burden, abortion opponents are calling attention to the availability of appointments to obtain the procedure.
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T-Squared
T-Squared: An Attitude of Gratitude
It’s the final day of our fall pledge drive. If you’ve renewed your membership or signed up for the first time, thanks so much. We couldn’t do it without you and wouldn’t want to do it for anyone but you. If you haven’t, there’s still time!
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Health care
The Brief: Nov. 15, 2013
President Obama’s apology for the latest glitch in the rollout of his signature legislative achievement is failing to convert skeptics in the Lone Star State.
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A Crowded Field Makes Getting Noticed Tough
The multitude of candidates for statewide office, mainly on the Republican side, will make it difficult for unknown contestants to get noticed in the short period between the holidays and the primary elections.
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More Women Farmers Learn the Lay of the Land
The number of women running farms in Texas and across the country is growing, though women are still a minority. A series of workshops, called Annie’s Project, teaches women about farm management.
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Health care
With Moratorium Lifted, CPRIT Looking Ahead
More than 10 months after state leaders halted grant operations at the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, the state’s $3 billion enterprise is getting back to the business of fighting cancer.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
A Quick Romp Through the Latest UT/TT Poll
An executive summary of the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll on politics, the mood of the state and issues from immigration to healthcare to privacy.
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Health care
The Evening Brief: Nov. 14, 2013
Your evening reading: comptroller candidates swap criticisms on taxes in forum; Perry sounds off on Obama’s proposed fix on insurance cancellations; Davis filibuster worked into new episode of Parks and Recreation