One group, Everytown for Gun Safety, has already committed $8 million to the state this election cycle and is now naming three hires, including two seasoned Democratic operatives, to help see the plan through.
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Pete Sessions incurs legal bills — and opponent’s criticism — in campaign to return to Congress
The former Dallas congressman has spent over $80,000 on legal fees since launching his campaign to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-Bryan.
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Only 23% of Texas registered voters approve of the job Congress is doing — and that’s an improvement over 18% in February
There’s no partisan split among Texas voters when it comes to assessing Congress’ performance: 53% of Democrats and 57% of Republicans disapprove of the job federal lawmakers are doing.
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Congress approves another $484 billion to help people and businesses hit by coronavirus’ economic crisis
The bill will temporarily replenish about $320 billion into a forgivable loan fund earmarked for small businesses.
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Kim Olson’s departure from the Air Force hasn’t been a political liability. Will that change in 2020?
Olson retired from the Air Force amid a contracting scandal. Some Democrats worry the circumstances will make her vulnerable as she runs for a battleground U.S. House seat.
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MJ Hegar far outpaces Royce West in U.S. Senate fundraising, but both are far behind John Cornyn
The Texans’ campaigns are announcing their latest fundraising numbers ahead of an end-of-day deadline to disclose them to the Federal Election Commission.
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Texas’ small-business owners tap patience and experts to navigate coronavirus relief options
Companies trying to prevent layoffs are turning to banks, accountants and nonprofits to help them apply for federal assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Candidate jolts battleground congressional race with ad blasting China for coronavirus
The ad from Republican Kathaleen Wall says China “poisoned our people” with the coronavirus. The Democratic nominee for the seat, Sri Preston Kulkarni, denounced it as “race-baiting.”
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Many Texans in Congress scrambled to join vote as U.S. House passes coronavirus spending bill
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law.
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Four former rivals endorse Pete Sessions in runoff to replace U.S. Rep. Bill Flores
The group includes George Hindman, who narrowly missed the runoff in the 12-way March 3 primary.
