Ted Cruz’s talkathon may have irked GOP leaders in Washington, but Republicans back home are calling it a game changer.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 25, 2013
Your evening reading: Senate votes to take up government funding bill; McCain hits Cruz over Nazi comment in speech; Abbott threatens suit over U.N. arms treaty
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Health care
Cruz’s 21-Hour Speech Further Propels Senator Into National Spotlight
During his marathon speech, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz talked on the Senate floor about how “Obamacare” would fuel higher insurance premium rates and force businesses to cut back on employee hours. The address only adds to the national attention that the senator is receiving.
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The Brief: Sept. 25, 2013
For the second time this year, a talkathon has elevated a Texas politician to new heights of national renown.
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The Brief: Sept. 24, 2013
The spotlight stayed on Ted Cruz as the fight over defunding Obamacare hit the Senate floor on Monday.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 23, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz clashes with Reid as Obamacare fight heats up; Cornyn won’t block House spending bill; report says illegal immigration may be rising in Texas
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The Brief: Sept. 23, 2013
Despite lacking a clear path forward on his quest to defund Obamacare, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz isn’t backing down.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 20, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz pushing Senate Republicans to block funding bill; Cornyn says he opposes government shutdown over Obamacare; two Texas congressmen leave immigration talks
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The Brief: Sept. 20, 2013
A quixotic effort to dismantle Obamacare has turned into into a crucial test for newly embattled Ted Cruz.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 18, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry dismisses criticism of Maryland gun factory tour; Cruz praises Boehner for advancing effort to defund Obamacare; Abbott unlikely to sue over San Antonio ordinance
