In his State of the Union message tonight, Barack Obama is expected to touch on dozens of topics, including the subjects of two high-priority and high-drama bills currently before lawmakers: health care and cap and trade. Ben Philpott, who’s covering Texas politics for KUT News and the Tribune, reports on what some interested Texans would like to hear the President say.
Speak to Me
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The Last Picture Show
At Friday night’s second and final debate between the Republican gubernatorial hopefuls, Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison will try not to make any career-threatening gaffes, while Debra Medina hopes to add momentum to an outsider run that has made her the most interesting candidate in the race.
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Economy
TribBlog: Where’s the Stimulus?
Texas ranks poorly among the states when it comes to letting taxpayers know how it’s using federal stimulus dollars, according to a report released today by several nonprofit public interest groups.
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Criminal Justice
On the Records: Data Decisions
Some deep-pocketed trial lawyers didn’t make the Twenty Who Gave Plenty list. Why not?
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Demographics
Ads Infinitum: KBH’s “Border Security”
Kay Bailey Hutchison’s latest ad, “Border Security,” touts her record on the issue.
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2010: Suspended! Darren Yancy’s Real Estate License
Darren Yancy, the Republican running for Sen. Kip Averitt’s Waco seat, shows off his professional accomplishments on his Web site. One thing it doesn’t mention: A 12-month suspension of his real estate license.
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Criminal Justice
Twenty Who Gave Plenty
Houston homebuilder Bob Perry tops the list of the biggest donors to Texas candidates in the last half of 2009. McAllen developer Alonzo Cantu and Dallas businessman Ross Perot Sr. also gave large sums.
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Henry Cuellar Explains It All
The Democratic U.S. House member from Laredo lays out the options for proceeding on health care reform.
