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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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Demographics
The Polling Center: The GOP’s Sticky Immigration Problem
A proposed federal immigration reform poses a test for Texas Republicans: Their leaders, compared to politicians from other states, tend to be more moderate. But those leaders stand at the front of a GOP that is hostile to some of the proposal’s key points.
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Congress
Cruz, Cornyn Weigh In on Fiscal Cliff Vote
UPDATED: The fiscal cliff bill has passed the U.S. House with the support of four Texas Republicans: U.S. Reps. Pete Sessions, Kevin Brady, Mac Thornberry and Lamar Smith. Rep. Ron Paul was the lone member of the Texas delegation who did not vote.
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Congress
Cornyn: Senate Losses Cause for Party to “Reflect”
Some are arguing Sen. John Cornyn is now vulnerable in his race to become the second in command in the US Senate, given the number of key Republican seats lost Tuesday night. Others cite outside factors for the unexpected outcomes.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
Video: Analyzing the UT/TT Poll
It took the pulse of Texas voters and showed where they rate government and social issues and what they think of Washington and their local representatives. The University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll out last week revealed a few surprises.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Texans Are Leery of Government
News flash: Texans aren’t big fans of the state government in Austin, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. But if you really want to get their dander up, ask about the government in Washington.
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Congress
Long Shots
Democrat Paul Sadler is trying to persuade Texans that it’s possible for a long shot to win a general election in Texas. Long shots win sometimes — just look at who Sadler is running against.
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State Government
Texas Weekly Newsreel: Paul Sadler, Committees, Dancing
This week in the Newsreel: Paul Sadler tries to get the word out about his campaign for U.S. Senate, state senators (and others) wait for committee assignments, and Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright resigns. And there’s some dancing.
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Congress
Cruz, Sadler Agree to Second Debate in Dallas
U.S. Senate candidates Ted Cruz and Paul Sadler have agreed to a second Dallas debate, this one hosted by KERA and set for Oct. 19.
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Congress
Courting Controversy Works for Gohmert
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, who has a knack for propelling himself into headline-grabbing controversies, is a favorite target of comics and liberal commentators. But in his district, he is seen as a devoted advocate for his constituents’ values.
