Most Republicans in the Texas delegation are behind the measure a day before the U.S. House is poised to vote on an overhaul of the Affordable Care Act strongly backed by President Trump.
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Texans in Congress anticipate controversial health care vote
The dilemma for many House Republicans — including Texans — is this: Anger their conservative base, or risk venturing into Trump’s crosshairs?
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Texans Castro, Conaway and Hurd grill Comey over Russian hack
U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway, a Midland Republican, questioned FBI Director James Comey at Monday’s hearing on whether the intelligence community was certain that Russia intended to help Donald Trump become president.
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U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions faces rowdy town hall
Addressing over 2,000 people, Sessions was frequently drowned out by boos and angry outbursts from the audience. Many of his answers were not entirely audible due to the crowd’s reaction as he began to speak.
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A day later, Hurd and O’Rourke reach D.C., ending road trip and impromptu town hall
U.S. Reps. Will Hurd and Beto O’Rourke — a Republican and a Democrat from Texas, respectively — arrived at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, ending a two-day trek from San Antonio that drew thousands of fans.
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Ted Cruz: New health care bill doomed in the Senate without changes
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday that he has “significant concerns” about the new House health care plan, though he’s optimistic those differences can be resolved.
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Proposed federal health plan brings uncertainty in Texas
After Republicans in Congress unveiled their long-awaited plan to repeal the 2010 health law on Monday, the potential impacts of the proposed bill in Texas are unclear.
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Paul Ryan raised $5 million during Texas swing
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan raised $5 million while barnstorming Texas in February, attending nine events and eight meetings in five cities including a tour of the border.
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Cruz: Firestorm over U.S. Attorney General Sessions is a “nothingburger”
In a television interview on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said the uproar over Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ previous meetings with the Russian ambassador is nothing more than “political theater.”
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As Trump talks unity, Texas delegation offers a divided response
Among members of Congress, Texans’ reactions to President Donald Trump’s first joint address to Congress fell along partisan lines.