Members of Congress and staff worry that the country’s political dysfunction has rendered the federal government incapable of addressing police violence legislatively before the November elections.
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House approves bill spearheaded by U.S. Rep. Chip Roy to ease restrictions on small-business loan program
The freshman representative from Texas teamed up with a Democrat from Minnesota to pass the bill, which will now head to the U.S. Senate.
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Senate confirms U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas as director of national intelligence
The congressman from Heath will oversee 17 intelligence agencies. His appointment creates a vacancy in one of Texas’ most conservative districts.
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How gun control advocates plan to make Texas a top political priority in 2020
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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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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Texans in Congress look for ways to help as oil prices tank
While some companies can access small-business funds, the major stimulus that has made its way through Congress has no specific help for the energy sector. Members from Texas are looking for other ways to help.
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Texas small-business owners scramble as federal relief fund runs out
Many businesses without accountants, lawyers or other professional help failed to get their applications in for the Paycheck Protection Program funds before the money was depleted.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/27: U.S. House approves coronavirus spending bill
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Texas’ shuttered businesses, laid-off workers and overwhelmed hospitals among beneficiaries of coronavirus relief bill
The historic legislation, worth more than $2 trillion, heads to the U.S. House on Friday after the Senate passed it unanimously.
