Chet Edwards on Health Care Bill
U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, on why he is opposing federal healthcare legislation. Full Story
Reeve Hamilton worked at the Tribune from 2009 to 2015, covering higher education and politics and hosting the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer. Born in Houston and raised in Massachusetts, he has a bachelor's degree in English from Vanderbilt University.
U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, on why he is opposing federal healthcare legislation. Full Story
This week begins the final push to pass federal healthcare reform legislation, and the Democrats will have to do it without the help of U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco. Full Story
That's what former state demographer Steve Murdock says about the dramatic population shifts happening throughout the state and the country — and why they matter. Full Story
"You want a good count both because you want to have your representation and because you want to get the resources your community needs," says demographer Steve Murdock. Full Story
Inquiring minds wanted to know: What's so different about Montague County, the one county Bill White failed to win in the primary? Turns out, nothing — it's just like all the rest of them. Full Story
It's Montague, in far north Texas. His Democratic gubernatorial rival, Alma Aguado, won it. Give us a plausible reason why and you'll win a free Texas Tribune hat. Full Story
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Pundits and political observers may finally get what they’ve been wanting in Texas — a close race for governor. Full Story
There’s one sure-fire lesson to be taken from the recently ended primary battle in Texas. When it comes to the position of governor, 9/11 “Truthers” need not apply. Full Story
Your afternoon reading. Full Story