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Congress
Read the latest Texas Tribune coverage of Congress, from the state’s lawmakers in Washington to key legislation and political debates shaping Texas and the nation.
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Congress
O’Rourke praises Pelosi but doesn’t want her help in Senate bid
“No, I don’t want Nancy Pelosi to come to Texas to campaign with me,” Democratic Senate candidate says at Tribune Fest appearance.
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Health care
GOP health overhaul in jeopardy, but Sen. Al Franken “not assuming a damn thing”
During the opening keynote session of the Texas Tribune Festival, U.S. Sen. Al Franken talked about the latest GOP proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act and whether there’s room for bipartisanship in Washington.
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In Harvey's Wake
Will Hurricane Irma pull federal resources away from Harvey aid?
With both Texas and Florida recovering from massive hurricanes, members of Congress from the two states are actively avoiding turning hurricane aid into a competition.
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Demographics
Deal or no deal? Texans watch closely as future of DACA hangs in balance
Confusion reigned Thursday morning after President Donald Trump offered conflicting statements on the state of a possible deal with Democratic leadership to extend an Obama-era immigration program and beef up border security.
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Congress
Trump, top Democrats agree to work on deal to save DACA
President Donald Trump and top Democratic leaders late Wednesday agreed to work out an agreement that would protect the nation’s “dreamers” from deportation.
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Economy
Texans Ted Cruz and Kevin Brady push tax code overhaul on Capitol Hill
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz outlined his vision for overhauling the tax code in a speech Wednesday, while U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, pitched his own proposal.
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Demographics
Congressman raises questions after DACA recipients were detained at checkpoint
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, has asked the Trump administration to clarify whether beneficiaries of an Obama-era immigration program should expect to be detained by Border Patrol officials even if they have current permits.
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In Harvey's Wake
U.S. House sends Harvey aid bill to Trump – despite 4 Texans voting against it
The U.S. House approved $15 billion in aid to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey’s destruction in southeast Texas on Friday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump. Four Texas Republicans voted against the measure.
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In Harvey's Wake
Texans in Congress aim for united front ahead of long fight for Harvey aid
The 38 Texans in Congress aim to take advantage of their delegation’s size and seniority to usher large amounts of federal aid and resources to the state following Hurricane Harvey. The Senate approved $15.25 billion in short-term relief Thursday.