Analysts and lawmakers say Mexico’s recent decision to change the access that U.S. law enforcement agencies have in that country should not be considered a slap in the face. But the strong ties between the two nations could be impacted.
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TribuneFest: Is Cost Containment Possible?
At the Trib’s April 25 symposium on health care at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. David Warner of the LBJ School of Public Affairs talked about the escalating cost of health care with Michelle Berger, president of the Travis County Medical Society; Jesus Garza, president and CEO of the Seton Healthcare Family; Dan McCoy, chief medical officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas; and Tom Suehs, former executive commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services.
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Agenda Texas: Tea Party Power
On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: Tea Party lawmakers helped kill a major water bill on Monday, but that’s one of a small number of victories during a session many thought the more conservative wing of the GOP would flourish.
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At NRA Convention, Cruz and Perry Blast Gun Control Efforts
Members of the National Rifle Association gathered in Houston on Friday at their annual convention to listen to a wide array of national figures — but it was Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz who got the warmest welcomes.
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TribLive: A Conversation with Todd Staples
Full video of my 5/2 TribLive conversation with Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples.
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Agenda Texas: House “Gun Day” Draws Near
On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: House lawmakers on Saturday will take up several gun-rights bills, including controversial legislation that would allow firearms on college campuses.
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TribLive: Staples on Running for Lieutenant Governor
At Thursday’s TribLive conversation, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples reaffirmed his intention to run for lieutenant governor in 2014 — regardless of what incumbent David Dewhurst does.
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University Looks to Land Spot in Drone Program
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, with the support of the governor’s office, is applying to the FAA to become part of a program that aims to significantly expand the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Agenda Texas: What’s a Point of Order?
On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: We look at the ways Texas lawmakers use legislative technicalities — or points of order — to derail legislation they don’t like.
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TribuneFest: Texas and the Affordable Care Act
At the Trib’s April 25 symposium on health care at the University of Texas at Austin, Becca Aaronson talked about federal health reform with state Rep. Greg Bonnen, R-Friendswood, John Davidson of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Anne Dunkelberg of the Center for Public Policy Priorities and former deputy comptroller Billy Hamilton.