Texas’ two U.S. senators on Wednesday helped stage one of the longest old-fashioned filibusters in years.
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The Evening Brief: March 6, 2013
Your evening reading: GOP state senator proposes temporary sales tax hike for transportation; Cornyn and Cruz join filibuster of CIA nominee; House group wants to repeal waiting period for abortions
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
TribCast: UT/TT Poll, Sylvia Garcia and the Governor’s Mansion
Ross, Julián, Aman and Reeve review some results of the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, discuss soon-to-be Sen. Sylvia Garcia’s victory in Senate District 6 and talk about security changes at the Governor’s Mansion.
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UT/TT Poll: Most Texans Say U.S. on Wrong Track
Texas voters remain concerned about the economy and immigration, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. And three out of five Texas voters said the U.S. is on the wrong track.
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UT/TT Poll: Texans Favor “Fetal Pain” Proposal
Texans haven’t changed their overall views on the availability of abortions. But a majority favors a “fetal pain” proposal that would outlaw abortions after 20 weeks, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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The Brief: March 6, 2013
Hundreds of protesters on Tuesday attempted to ramp up the pressure on Gov. Rick Perry to expand Medicaid in Texas.
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The Evening Brief: March 5, 2013
Your evening reading: Senate passes Medicaid IOU bill after school finance debate; protesters rally for Medicaid expansion; House Republicans file “fetal pain” bill
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The Polling Center: Refining the UT/TT Poll
The latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll has a bigger sample size than its predecessors — the better to see what various subgroups of Texans are thinking about politics and policy in the state.
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Bidness As Usual
Charitable Donations, With Political Benefits
Charity fundraisers give lobbyists and political donors a way to show their support to officeholders during legislative sessions — when the law prohibits direct contributions.
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UT/TT Poll: Perry Leads Abbott in Potential 2014 Gubernatorial Race
Gov. Rick Perry would beat Attorney General Greg Abbott in a Republican race for governor held today, but a win in that race — if it actually comes to pass — isn’t clearly in the hands of either candidate.