Several Republicans abstained from requesting earmarks in the budgeting process, citing concerns about ethics and wasteful spending.
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Texas Republicans who opposed resolution supporting NATO criticize and question its language
Two of the 11 members who opposed the measure say language calling for a Center for Democratic Resilience was vague and troubling.
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Congress
Pork may return to the menu in Congress. Will Texas partake?
Budgetary earmarks, a maligned spending practice banished a decade ago, appear poised to return under Democratic control of Washington D.C. Some Texas lawmakers welcome their revival, while others are pledging to abstain from their use.
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Health care
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, hospitalized with cancer last year, tests positive for coronavirus
Wright, who was hospitalized in September while undergoing cancer treatment, said in a statement that he’s been in quarantine since Friday.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas Congressman Kevin Brady says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
Brady, a ranking member of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, said he will begin treatment Wednesday.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas Congresswoman Kay Granger tests positive for coronavirus
Granger tested positive for the respiratory disease after arriving in Washington, D.C. and is “asymptomatic and feeling great,” her office said in a statement.
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Texas 2020 Elections
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger says it’s time for Donald Trump to “move on” as most Texas Republicans remain silent
Granger is a prominent member of the Texas congressional delegation who received an endorsement from Trump in a heated 2020 primary.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Colleagues feared U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert would catch COVID-19. Sure enough, he did.
Gohmert’s colleagues were afraid the mask-avoiding congressman from Northeast Texas might get infected with the coronavirus. On Wednesday, their fears came true.
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Texas 2020 Elections
U.S. Reps. Kay Granger and Henry Cuellar claim victory in congressional primary races
Cuellar faced a challenge from attorney Jessica Cisneros, while Granger defeated former Colleyville City Council member Chris Putnam.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Five things to watch on Super Tuesday in Texas
There is a lot to monitor when the results come in Tuesday on primary election night. Here are five of the biggest things.