Criticism by state leaders of the Obama administration for failures in the response to the Ebola virus omits mention of the tools at the state’s disposal that were not used.
Jeb Hensarling
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Health care
The Brief: Sept. 4, 2014
In a blow to Texas pride, it appears that the Lone Star State has lost out to Nevada in the race to land Tesla Motors’ $5 billion battery “gigafactory.”
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Politics
The Brief: Aug. 22, 2014
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that in the days before Gov. Rick Perry’s indictment over his veto of funding for the public integrity unit, the Travis County DA’s office had requested the next Legislature to restore most of the unit’s funding.
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Energy
The Brief: Aug. 4, 2014
A new report raises fresh doubts about a key witness instrumental in securing the execution of Cameron Todd Willingham. This new evidence forces again the question as to whether Texas executed an innocent man.
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Economy
In Bank Debate, High Stakes for Texas Businesses and GOP
A once-obscure federal export credit agency has landed at the center of a national debate over business and free-market ideology, with potentially enduring ramifications for the Texas companies it supports and the Republicans it is dividing.
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Energy
The Brief: July 14, 2014
The challenges to Republican-drawn maps in 2011 return to a San Antonio federal courtroom Monday morning with The Associated Press reporting that the U.S. Department of Justice is deciding to become more closely involved with the case.
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Energy
The Brief: July 7, 2014
University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers has asked for a chance at a “graceful” departure from his post after next year’s legislative session.
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Health care
The Brief: June 13, 2014
Could President Obama be so unpopular in Texas that he’s making it difficult for Democratic candidates in the state, such as gubernatorial hopeful Wendy Davis?
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Energy
The Brief: June 11, 2014
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s stunning loss in his GOP primary contest in Virginia on Tuesday has boosted the political fortunes of Texas Republican Jeb Hensarling.
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Energy
The Brief: May 21, 2014
David Dewhurst and Dan Patrick, the Republican candidates for lieutenant governor, gave one last surprise in their final debate before the May 27 primary runoff election — a largely civil debate that avoided mention of the personal attacks that have come to dominate the last few weeks.