Democratic dental center mogul David Alameel, who spent millions on a losing campaign for Congress in 2012, told the Tribune on Friday that he’ll run for the U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn in 2014.
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Criminal Justice
Castro: No Split Among Democrats on Immigration Reform
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said that despite reports that some Democrats are urging their colleagues not to work with Republicans on immigration reform, the party wants to see something pass before the year ends.
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Economy
Dispute Over Money for Scanning Machine May Stall Bridge Opening
Just weeks before a new rail bridge connecting Texas and Mexico is set to open, controversy surrounding an X-ray machine for the bridge has unfolded and could delay the opening.
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Congressional Democrats Write Letter to Boehner on Shutdown
Eight Democrats in Texas’ congressional delegation sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner on Monday outlining the effects of the federal government shutdown on the state and demanding a clean continuing resolution.
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Some Texas Lawmakers Give Up Pay During Federal Shutdown
As thousands of federal workers across Texas and the nation prepare to go without paychecks during the government shutdown, some lawmakers are planning to forgo their federal pay, too.
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Politics
TribuneFest: A Conversation With Ted Cruz
Full video of my one-on-one with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz at the 2013 Texas Tribune Festival.
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Politics
TribuneFest: Cruz on Cornyn
At the 2013 Texas Tribune Festival, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz discussed his relationship with his fellow Texan, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn — and explained why he wouldn’t be endorsing him.
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TribuneFest: Cruz on 2016
At the 2013 Texas Tribune Festival, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz addressed the speculation that he plans to run for president in 2016.
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TribuneFest: Cruz on Iran
At the 2013 Texas Tribune Festival, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz reacted to news of the first official contact between the U.S. and Iranian governments since 1979.
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Appeals Court Overturns Tom DeLay’s Conviction for Money Laundering
Former U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay’s political money laundering conviction was overturned Thursday by the state’s 3rd Court of Appeals, which said the state’s evidence in the case was “legally insufficient.”
