Many Texans may be in need of some good news today.
The Brief: January 8, 2010
Posted in
Health care
Guest Column: Save Rural Health Care Now
Why the 85 percent of Texans in and near urban areas should be concerned about the health care needs of the 15 percent who don’t.
Posted in
Health care
The Prescription: An Austin Eye Doctor’s View
Members of Congress are working to reconcile two massive health care bills that Texas doctors say will affect their practices and their patients. As part of his continuing exploration of how the effort to rewrite health care policy is playing here, KUT’s Nathan Bernier talked to an eye doctor in North Austin.
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Demographics
Fighting for Security
Immigration advocates say the feds are deporting thousands of illegal aliens who are minor offenders and some who’ve committed no crimes at all. But federal officials and local law enforcement argue that they’re simply making Texas streets safer.
Posted inState Government
Running Uphill
The Republicans have rolled out their slate of candidates in Travis County, which has been enemy territory — but this year, party leaders hope a sluggish economy and dissatisfaction with health care reform give them an opening. Ben Philpott, covering the 2010 elections for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report.
Posted in
Environment
Bill White Clears the Air
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate lays out the three things that need to happen to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Criminal Justice
TribBlog: Perry Indicates He’ll Pardon Timothy Cole
Gov. Rick Perry appears willing to sign a posthumous pardon for the exonerated Timothy Cole after Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today issued an opinion that said the governor could grant one.
Posted inState Government
On the Records: UT Boosters Split on Rick vs. Kay
Did the University of Texas’ deep-pocketed football boosters stay loyal to Kay Bailey Hutchison, an alumna, or support the Aggie in the governor’s race, Rick Perry?
