It has been previously reported that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has coordinated mass swims across the Rio Grande.
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President Biden Signs Executive Order Supporting Gender Modification in Children
A new executive order takes aim at states like Texas for recent legislation protecting minors.
Republican Mayra Flores Flips Democrat Congressional Stronghold
Her historic win, while only for the remainder of the term, validates months of GOP voter outreach and portends greater Republican victories to come.
Record-high Gas Prices Put New Spotlight on Domestic Drilling
Drilling oil in the United States could help ease the price at the gas pumps.
Should Teachers Be Armed in the Classroom?
Since 2013, only 84 of 1,200+ school districts in Texas have allowed staff to carry a firearm.
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Texas AG Vows to Fight Democrats’ Federal Takeover of Elections
“Should it become law, I will use every possible resource to protect our elections, state sovereignty, and the rights of all Texans.”
23’s a Crowd: Candidates File to Replace U.S. Rep. Ron Wright
A special election to fill the seat is set for May 1.
108 Illegal Aliens Released in Texas Test Positive for COVID-19
There has been a recent surge in illegal immigrants entering the United States.
Cornyn Backs Biden’s AG Nominee; Cruz Stands Against
“Judge Garland’s extensive legal experience makes him well suited to lead the Department of Justice.” – Senator John Cornyn
Crowd of Candidates Race to Fill Seat Left by U.S. Rep. Ron Wright
Susan Wright, the late congressman’s widow, is a front-runner.
High Court’s Divide on Election Cases Highlights Voters’ Concerns
“The decision to leave election law hidden beneath a shroud of doubt is baffling. By doing nothing, we invite further confusion and erosion of voter confidence.”
Special Election Set to Fill Congressional Seat Left by Ron Wright
Candidates’ filing deadline is March 3.
West: Supreme Court Watch, Second Amendment (Again)
Should all felons be dispossessed from gun ownership, or just those that are violent and dangerous?
Texas Democrat Files National Gun Registry Bill
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has filed legislation to create a national firearms registry.
Congressman Ron Wright Remembered
“Ron remained stoic in the face of his health challenges and incredibly upbeat about the future of the state and the nation he loved so much.”
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Now Some Feds Want To Hike Your Gas Tax, Too
It’s not enough that Republican lawmakers Vicki Truitt of Southlake and John Carona of Dallas want to hike gasoline taxes and vehicle fees. Now the Obama Administration’s token Republican, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, wants the federal gasoline tax raised, too. Ready to pay up?
The S-Word
Governor Perry’s speech in Midland yesterday is being widely reported with some of the stories focused on the Governor’s comments pertaining to illegal immigrantion. The real import of the speech is the Governor’s use of the “S” word to describe the Obama Administration.
Are schools the soft underbelly for anti-Americanism?
Some may wonder if oft-heard criticism of the education establishment, and its tendency to almost universally lean left-wing liberal, is new.
Obamapalooza wasn’t so fun after all
Less than a year ago, President Obama’s “hope and change” refrain train hit Washington to fanfare probably not experienced since VE-Day. There’s no point parsing every word, analyzing every speech, and interpreting every nuance that lead to his overwhelming victory.
Stimulus jobs: when does the counting stop?
The Obama Administration is touting the jobs “saved or created” because of the $787 billion stimulus plan passed earlier this year. One independent assessment of the total is 650,000; the White House puts the number closer to one million.
More on health care fraud
The Congressional Budget Office has tagged the recently-announced Pelosi health care nationalization plan at a little over $1 trillion. Given the history of inaccurate scoring of the long-term government health care costs, the Pelosi Plan (if passed) could be closer to $2 trillion over the next ten years, according to the Wall Street Journal.
When will Big Government advocates take a deep breath?
Today, two news reports should — but won’t — give proponents of the health care nationalization plan serious pause about what they are intent on doing.
Embarking On Waste
The news in the past 24 hours highlights the contradictions unfolding in the debate over the nationalization of health care.
Stimulus $ tracking: does anyone care?
“A Houston Chronicle review of the federal government’s distribution of $787 billion in economic stimulus money approved by Congress found that the highly touted Web site designed to let the public know how much of their tax money is going to their home congressional districts is misleading and statistically unreliable,” reports the Houston Chronicle.
Cornyn and health care costs
In a recent op-ed (Statesman, October 14, 2009), Senator John Cornyn pointed to the most egregious subterfuge in the debate over the nationalization of health care. Sen. Cornyn wrote: “The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said it will cost $829 billion, but when it’s fully implemented, the Senate Budget Committee estimates the real cost to be $1.8 trillion.”