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Newspaper |
Columnist |
Date |
Former Brownsville lawmaker Rene Oliveira dies
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McAllen Monitor
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Clark, S.
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01/25/24
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Longtime Brownsville attorney, state lawmaker Rene Oliveira dies at 68
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Valley Central
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Maldonado, D.
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01/24/24
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Judge rules on motions in Oliveira case
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McAllen Monitor
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Reagan, M.
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08/20/18
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TANKING UP FOR SPACEX
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Valley Morning Star
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Clark, S.
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07/12/18
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Dominguez plans to stay involved with LRGVDC
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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06/03/18
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Valdez wins race to face Abbott in November gubernatorial election
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Austin American Statesman
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Sterling, E.
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05/31/18
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District 37 set for new leader
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Valley Morning Star
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Tamez-Robledo, N.
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05/27/18
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The table is set for November with Beto vs. Ted being the race to watch
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ramsey, R.
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05/24/18
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Dominguez wins; Guillen becomes dean of RGV’s House delegation
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Montoya, L.
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05/24/18
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Dominguez unseats Oliveira in District 37 runoff
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McAllen Monitor
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Tamez-Robledo, N.
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05/23/18
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Save RGV from LNG endorses Oliveira
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/22/18
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State lawmaker arrested on DWI
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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04/29/18
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Legislator charged with DWI after crash
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Dallas Morning News
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Brumfield, L.
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04/29/18
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Oliveira arrested on DWI charge
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McAllen Monitor
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Tamez-Robledo, N.
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04/29/18
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Education, Infrastructure, and a Fair Playing Field
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Oliveira, R.
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03/21/18
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Oliveira welcomes new select committee report on economic competitiveness
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Montoya, L.
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03/15/18
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SpaceX’s South Texas launch pad may get Mars-sized boost
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San Antonio Express News
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Druzin, R.
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03/02/18
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Next generation might launch from Boca Chica
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Valley Morning Star
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Clark, S.
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02/08/18
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Dominguez files to run for Texas House District 37
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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12/10/17
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Oliveira: Speaker Straus received death threats, suffered racial slurs
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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12/02/17
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Rep. Oliveira honored at Commissioner’s Court
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Valley Morning Star
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Staff
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11/15/17
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Valley lawmakers say they’re losing a friend
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McAllen Monitor
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Garcia, C.
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10/26/17
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Straus names panel to study Texas' economic competitiveness
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Moritz, J.
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10/13/17
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Straus calls scuttling of bathroom bill a ‘turning point’ for Texas
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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10/13/17
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Straus ratchets up internal GOP tensions over business vs. social issues in Texas Legislature
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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10/13/17
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Straus doesn’t question decision to drop Amazon bid
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San Antonio Express News
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Morris, A.
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10/13/17
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For company seeking booze permit, judge’s ‘absurd’ decision is a tonic
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Austin American Statesman
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Dexheimer, E.
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09/24/17
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Judge slows lawyer shuffle in state Rep. Dawnna Dukes’ corruption case
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Austin American Statesman
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Autullo, R.
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08/22/17
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TWIA approves increase for coastal residents
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Houston Chronicle
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Clark, S.
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08/09/17
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I asked Dawnna Dukes about her drug use; her answer was short
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Austin American Statesman
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Herman, K.
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08/04/17
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Dawnna Dukes lets clock run out on DA’s offer to settle corruption case
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Austin American Statesman
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Autullo, R.
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08/02/17
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The Dawnna Dukes non-plea-bargain bargain
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Austin American Statesman
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Herman, K.
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08/02/17
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Special session moves fast
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Valley Morning Star
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Garza, F.
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07/30/17
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Canales: Racism in RGV 100 years ago and today
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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07/16/17
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Mexico, lawmakers respond to SB 4
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Valley Morning Star
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Contreras, K.
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07/03/17
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SATA USA partners with TSTC-Harlingen for $100,001 job-training grant
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Sandoval, J.
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06/24/17
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TSTC receives TWC grant
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Valley Morning Star
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Garza, F.
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06/23/17
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The good, the bad, the ugly: Looking back at the 2017 Texas legislative session
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Valley Morning Star
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Garza, F.
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06/05/17
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Religious-refusal foster care bill on way to Texas Senate
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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05/11/17
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Religious protections for adoption agencies OK’d
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Dallas Morning News
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McGaughy, L.
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05/11/17
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Truth
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Seifert, M.
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05/01/17
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Enforcement agencies react to House’s passage of bill
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Valley Morning Star
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Garza, F.
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04/28/17
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SB 4 threatens Texas families, sets bad precedent
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Oliveira, R.
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04/15/17
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85th Legislature budget debate between chambers
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McAllen Monitor
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Oliveira, R.
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04/11/17
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Budget: Different approaches
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Valley Morning Star
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Editorial
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04/11/17
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Bathroom bill may follow vouchers to death in Texas House
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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04/08/17
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Funding future Texas workers in the RGV
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McAllen Monitor
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Jackson, D.
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03/27/17
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Oliveira: SB 4 is one of the worst pieces of legislation I’ve come across
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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03/24/17
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Anti-sanctuary cities bill threatens Texas families
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McAllen Monitor
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Oliveira, R.
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03/19/17
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House’s initial sanctuary city revisions preserve penalties
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Dallas Morning News
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Barragan, J.
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03/16/17
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Hearing begins on House sanctuary-cities bill
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El Paso Times
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Schladen, M.
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03/16/17
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Hundreds speak out against 'sanctuary city' bill at state Capitol
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Houston Chronicle
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Rosenthal, B.
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03/16/17
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Tributes continue to pour in for Kika de la Garza
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Reyes, D.
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03/15/17
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Creighton files bill to set up fund for Texas port projects
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Galveston Daily News
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Ferguson, J.
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03/07/17
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Border lawmakers file bill to secure more infrastructure funding
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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03/04/17
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Unifying RGV Day in Austin
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McAllen Monitor
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Editorial
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02/12/17
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RGV Partnership, UTRGV host special Valley tour for Texas legislators
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Valley Morning Star
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Brito, V.
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01/29/17
|
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UTRGV probation fears dispelled
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McAllen Monitor
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Perez-Hernandez, D.
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12/14/16
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UTRGV probation questions need specifics
|
McAllen Monitor
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Editorial
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12/09/16
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Accrediting agency places UTRGV on probation
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McAllen Monitor
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Perez-Hernandez, D.
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12/07/16
|
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Chamber to host second Day at the Capitol
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Valley Morning Star
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Staff
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11/27/16
|
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State releases LNG hearing audio
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Valley Morning Star
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Salinas, J.
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10/17/16
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Juliet Garcia writing book about creation of UTRGV
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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08/01/16
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Call the issue what it is — fingerprinting
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Editorial
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06/10/16
|
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Lawmakers grill Austin staffers on rules that sent Uber, Lyft packing
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Austin American Statesman
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Hicks, N.
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06/09/16
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After decisive Austin vote, ride-sharing regulation debate returns to Texas Legislature — again
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Dallas Morning News
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Blanchard, B.
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06/09/16
|
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Uber, Lyft turn to state Legislature in battle with cities
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Mekelburg, M.
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06/09/16
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Anchia offers robust defense of free trade agreements
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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04/28/16
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RGV to host four Texas House committee hearings this week
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Reyes, D.
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04/25/16
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Oliveira set to keep seat
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Valley Morning Star
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Staff
|
03/02/16
|
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State representative District 37
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Valley Morning Star
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Staff
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02/24/16
|
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RENE O. OLIVEIRA
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Valley Morning Star
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Editorial
|
02/18/16
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Abbott appoints Brownsville leader to aerospace panel
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Montoya, L.
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02/04/16
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Clinton in McAllen to meet Democratic lawmakers and attend a fund-raiser
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San Antonio Express News
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Nelsen, A.
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08/08/15
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New caucus set up to ensure border region gets its message across
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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07/21/15
|
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Lucio: We need to keep conversation going on southbound inspections
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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07/15/15
|
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Valley lawmakers critical of border security bill
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McAllen Monitor
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Staff
|
07/05/15
|
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Stop property-tax lenders from preying on Texans
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Sandberg, E.
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05/17/15
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Grand jury reform bill alive again, passes House
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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05/15/15
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Bill to regulate dark money running out of time
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Houston Chronicle
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Rauf, D.
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05/14/15
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Property tax loans can be big mistake
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Sandberg, E.
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05/13/15
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Local annexation bill advances in Legislature
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Valley Morning Star
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Sommer, K.
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05/12/15
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Battle over tax lien loans continues at Legislature
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Austin American Statesman
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Toohey, M.
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05/10/15
|
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Same-sex marriage religious objections bill sent to Senate
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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05/05/15
|
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New RGV Metro Planning Organization popular in theory, difficult in practice
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McAllen Monitor
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Mosbrucker, K.
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05/03/15
|
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Local legislators pushing healthcare district
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McAllen Monitor
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Johnson, T.
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04/13/15
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Immigrant in-state tuition repeal eyed
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Valley Morning Star
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Johnson, T.
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04/13/15
|
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House, Senate divided on border bill
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McAllen Monitor
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Johnson, T.
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03/20/15
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Workplace bills would affect time off, raise minimum wage
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Austin American Statesman
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Wilfong, D.
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03/01/15
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Legislature tackles illegal immigration
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Rangel, E.
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02/16/15
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Patrick chooses RGV Day at Capitol for National Guard announcement
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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02/11/15
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Straus names five border Reps to chair House committees
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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02/05/15
|
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Overwhelming Joe Straus victory is strike against divisiveness, alienation in Texas Legislature
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Editorial
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01/15/15
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San Antonio Republican Joe Straus re-elected speaker with all El Paso votes
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El Paso Times
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Schladen, M.
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01/14/15
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Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, survives far right challenge, 127-19
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Maynard, R.
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01/14/15
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Oliveira tries to engage Abbott in discussion on public education funding
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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11/13/14
|
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Texas lawmakers: Keep business incentives, but make changes
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Austin American Statesman
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Copelin, L.
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11/11/14
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Oliveira is latest Valley leader to back 'vaquero' for UTRGV mascot
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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11/10/14
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Perry's office resists increased oversight of Enterprise Fund
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San Antonio Express News
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McGaughy, L.
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10/16/14
|
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Musk: First person traveling to another planet could depart from Brownsville
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Montoya, L.
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09/24/14
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Democrats pounce on National Guard query at border food pantry
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Austin American Statesman
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Schwartz, J.
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08/30/14
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National Guard using food bank in Rio Grande Valley because troops haven't been paid
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San Antonio Express News
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Parker, K.
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08/30/14
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Oliveira 'embarrassed' border-deployed Guard troops are not being fed
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Montoya, L.
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08/29/14
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Texas worker safety hotline falters
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Root, J.
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06/22/14
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Proposed Texas SpaceX site clears key hurdle
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Austin American Statesman
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Copelin, L.
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05/30/14
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Officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ over FAA clearance
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McAllen Monitor
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Martinez, L.
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05/30/14
|
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Obamacare will be an issue in Texas
|
Amarillo Globe-News
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Rangel, E.
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05/05/14
|
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House committee looking into the use of 'dark money' in Texas
|
El Paso Times
|
Schladen, M.
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05/04/14
|
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Texas House panelists wary of secret donor lists
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Slater, W.
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05/02/14
|
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Musk hints Texas is choice for SpaceX site
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
|
04/26/14
|
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Worker insurance coverage may change in Texas
|
El Paso Times
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Schladen, M.
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04/23/14
|
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Texas coast preps for changes
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Valley Morning Star
|
Clark, S.
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04/20/14
|
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FAA: Final SpaceX report hoped to be released in May
|
McAllen Monitor
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Martinez, L.
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04/02/14
|
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Election 2014 - Valley Primary Wrap-Up
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Staff
|
03/05/14
|
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Billionaire Musk gets states to compete to help finance SpaceX
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McAllen Monitor
|
Preston, D.
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02/17/14
|
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Billionaire Musk gets states to compete to help finance SpaceX
|
San Antonio Express News
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Preston, D.
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02/13/14
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Name for merged university is UT-Rio Grande Valley
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San Antonio Express News
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Nelsen, A.
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12/13/13
|
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South Texas leaders praise UT System for construction funding boost
|
Rio Grande Guardian
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Torres, E.
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11/17/13
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Biggest slice of the PUF pie going to Valley UT
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San Antonio Express News
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Lloyd, J.
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11/15/13
|
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A ‘commercial Cape Canaveral’ in Texas?
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Austin American Statesman
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Copelin, L.
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10/13/13
|
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Free tickets just part of game for legislators
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San Antonio Express News
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Rauf, D.
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09/08/13
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'Every dream could become a reality': Perry, UT officials celebrate merger, medical school
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McAllen Monitor
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Janes, J.
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07/17/13
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2012 records track financial activity of Reps. Lucio III, Oliveira and Longoria
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McAllen Monitor
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Perez-Trevino, E.
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07/05/13
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More than $100M on the line for new UTB campus, UTPA science building
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McAllen Monitor
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Armendariz, J.
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07/04/13
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Valley House delegation split on abortion bill as locals protest at Capitol
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McAllen Monitor
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Janes, J.
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06/25/13
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Sen. Lucio: SpaceX buying Cameron County land is 'music to my ears'
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McAllen Monitor
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Perez-Trevino, E.
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06/21/13
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Opponents of abortion legislation seek to delay
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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06/21/13
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Lucio secures $15 million to lure SpaceX to Brownsville
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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06/14/13
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Texas redistricting-deal outlines emerge
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El Paso Times
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Schladen, M.
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06/11/13
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Texas spaceport coming closer to reality
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Houston Chronicle
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Berger, E.
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06/04/13
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Farmers face grim prospects for next season
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Valley Morning Star
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Del Valle, F.
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06/03/13
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UTB tuition revenue bonds stall in Legislature
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McAllen Monitor
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Montoya, M.
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05/28/13
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Overcoming objections from the right, House finishes work on Texas budget
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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05/27/13
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Land dispute bills die
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Valley Morning Star
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Del Valle, F.
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05/27/13
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Perry signs SpaceX bill for S. Texas beach closures
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San Antonio Express News
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Staff
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05/25/13
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Perry signs SpaceX bill
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Valley Morning Star
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Martinez, L.
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05/25/13
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University merger awaits Perry's signature
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McAllen Monitor
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Montoya, M.
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05/23/13
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Lucio: Passage of SB 24 is historic day for RGV
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Staff
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05/23/13
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Bill creating new Valley university heads to governor
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San Antonio Express News
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Lloyd, J.
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05/23/13
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Local universities in line for big improvements
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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05/21/13
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UT merger, med school bill clears legislative hurdle; awaits Senate’s OK
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Valley Morning Star
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Janes, J.
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05/21/13
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Oliviera: New university/medical school is Valley's Eagle Ford Shale
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/20/13
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Negotiations built last-minute compromise on med school
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McAllen Monitor
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Janes, J.
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05/18/13
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Senators welcome passage of amended medical school bill
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/18/13
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Valley UT compromise gets House nod
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San Antonio Express News
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Lloyd, J.
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05/18/13
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Med school within reach
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Valley Morning Star
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Vandini, C.
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05/18/13
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Valley lawmakers reach compromise on new medical school
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Valley Morning Star
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Montoya, M.
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05/18/13
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Forge a solution: In the medical school merger, constituents must not hinder Hinojosa, Oliveira
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McAllen Monitor
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Editorial
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05/17/13
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Valley university bill advances
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San Antonio Express News
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Lloyd, J.
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05/17/13
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Valley lawmakers reach compromise on new medical school
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Valley Morning Star
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Janes, J.
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05/17/13
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Senate passes med school bill
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Valley Morning Star
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Montoya, M.
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05/17/13
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Talk of compromise on med school legislation
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McAllen Monitor
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Montoya, M.
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05/16/13
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McAllen backs SpaceX plans for Cameron County rocket launch site
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McAllen Monitor
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Hendricks, D.
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05/14/13
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Beach-closing bill for SpaceX heads to Senate
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Houston Chronicle
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Rauf, D.
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05/09/13
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After hiccup, SpaceX beach bill advances to Senate
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McAllen Monitor
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Martinez, L.
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05/09/13
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Brownsville has the welcome mat out for SpaceX
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San Antonio Express News
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Nelsen, A.
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05/08/13
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Valley leaders to contest amendment to UT bill
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Valley Morning Star
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Vandini, C.
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05/07/13
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SpaceX bill stalls in Senate Committee
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Valley Morning Star
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Martinez, L.
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05/07/13
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SpaceX's lobbying in Texas zooming
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San Antonio Express News
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Rauf, D.
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05/06/13
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SpaceX bill moves closer to passage
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San Antonio Express News
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Rauf, D.
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04/30/13
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Amid oil boom, Texas legal fight grows over right to take land for pipelines
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Dallas Morning News
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Osborne, J.
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04/29/13
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SpaceX bill moving forward to Texas Senate for review
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Valley Morning Star
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Martinez, L.
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04/26/13
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House passes Boca Chica Beach closure bill
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San Antonio Express News
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Staff
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04/25/13
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SpaceX legislation gains support
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Valley Morning Star
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Johnson, T.
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04/25/13
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Officials 'cautiously optimistic' on environmental review for spaceport
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McAllen Monitor
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Martinez, L.
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04/17/13
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Texas SpaceX site gets preliminary OK by feds
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San Antonio Express News
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Rauf, D.
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04/17/13
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Texas bill criminalizing airport pat-downs is back
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Austin American Statesman
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Weissert, W.
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04/11/13
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Texas legislators take aim at airport searches, consider opting out of federal security
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Dallas Morning News
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Hoppe, C.
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04/11/13
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Will Simpson’s pat-down bill stay grounded in Legislature?
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Longview News-Journal
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Evans, G.
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04/11/13
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A renewed push to make pat-downs less handsy
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San Antonio Express News
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Rauf, D.
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04/11/13
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Ticket buyers ought to have the right to resell
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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04/10/13
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SpaceX passes hurdle
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Valley Morning Star
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Martinez, L.
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04/10/13
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Cameron County launches Space Port Development Corp.
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McAllen Monitor
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Clark, S.
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04/09/13
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Bill would give fans more freedom to sell, give away game tickets
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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04/07/13
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Texas House committee hears SpaceX pitch
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McAllen Monitor
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Martinez, L.
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04/03/13
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Bill would allow beach closure for rocket launches
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Valley Morning Star
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Staff
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04/01/13
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Rep. Workman bills would weaken Austin’s environmental laws
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Austin American Statesman
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Toohey, M.
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03/28/13
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Lawmakers to consider rights of ticket holders
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San Antonio Express News
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Tomlinson, C.
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03/25/13
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Brownsville lawmaker injured in car crash
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Dallas Morning News
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A.P. Wire
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03/22/13
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Texas tax code loopholes
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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03/22/13
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Rep. Oliveira 'touched' by concern after wreck, aide says
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McAllen Monitor
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Whitehead, T.
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03/22/13
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State Rep. Oliveira's injuries don't appear serious, aide says
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McAllen Monitor
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Kreighbaum, A.
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03/22/13
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Rep. Oliveira: University bill moving 'quickly and positively'
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McAllen Monitor
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Montoya, M.
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03/22/13
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State rep wrecks en route to Capitol
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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03/22/13
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Texas House unanimously approves medical school for Rio Grande Valley
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Dallas Morning News
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A.P. Wire
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03/20/13
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House approves RGV university merger, med school bill
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McAllen Monitor
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Kreighbaum, A.
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03/20/13
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Perry applauds House passage of South Texas university bill
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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03/20/13
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House endorses UT plan in Valley
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San Antonio Express News
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Lloyd, J.
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03/20/13
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Med school nears: Bill passes House; amendment still needs third approval
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Valley Morning Star
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Whitehead, T.
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03/20/13
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Land dispute unites cities
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Valley Morning Star
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Del Valle, F.
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03/16/13
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Texas Senate OK's RGV university bill
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McAllen Monitor
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Kreighbaum, A.
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03/14/13
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House to take up South Texas university bill next week
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Staff
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03/14/13
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Oliveira: Incentives package needed for Texas to land SpaceX
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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03/13/13
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Cities request repeal of annexed land
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Valley Morning Star
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Del Valle, F.
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03/13/13
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Lawmakers weigh in on jurisdiction disputes
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Valley Morning Star
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Del Valle, F.
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03/11/13
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Musk tells legislators what a spaceport would do for Texas
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Houston Chronicle
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Berger, E.
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03/09/13
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SpaceX chief to Texas: Let's make a deal
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San Antonio Express News
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Roebuck, J.
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03/09/13
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Cameron County leads in SpaceX race as Musk presents plans at Texas Capitol
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Valley Morning Star
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Martinez, L.
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03/09/13
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SpaceX billionaire Musk expected at Texas Capitol
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San Antonio Express News
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A.P. Wire
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03/08/13
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New legislation aimed at moving SpaceX project forward
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Valley Morning Star
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Perez-Trevino, E.
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03/07/13
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Med school bill gets Senate panel hearing
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Valley Morning Star
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Kreighbaum, A.
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03/06/13
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Lawmakers: Tax breaks need periodic review
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Austin American Statesman
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Copelin, L.
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03/03/13
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RGV university bill garners wide support at Texas Capitol
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McAllen Monitor
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Kreighbaum, A.
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02/27/13
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Lawmakers urge more coverage for working poor
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Valley Morning Star
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Asher, E.
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02/24/13
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Lawmaker questions financial savings from merging UTPA, UTB
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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02/23/13
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House OKs bill to fill Medicaid spending gap
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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02/22/13
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House approves $4B bill to close Medicaid deficit
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San Antonio Express News
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Tomlinson, C.
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02/22/13
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House votes to pay Medicaid IOU, sends bill to Senate
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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02/22/13
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Legislation offered for South Texas med school
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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02/21/13
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Valley voices sell merger, med school at bill's 1st hearing in Austin
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McAllen Monitor
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Kreighbaum, A.
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02/21/13
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Valley lawmakers tout university bill at first hearing
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McAllen Monitor
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Kreighbaum, A.
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02/21/13
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TEXAS LEGISLATURE: South Texas medical school closer to a possibility
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Waller, M.
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02/21/13
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Lawmakers consider UT Valley university bill
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San Antonio Express News
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Lloyd, J.
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02/21/13
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University bill to be heard by House panel next week
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Rio Grande Guardian
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de la Cruz, R.
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02/16/13
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New university will profoundly change Valley
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Oliveira, R.
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02/08/13
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TEXAS LEGISLATURE: New major university sought
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Waller, M.
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02/07/13
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Legislation filed to authorize new UT university in Valley
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Austin American Statesman
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Haurwitz, R.
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02/05/13
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Texas lawmakers file bills to create RGV medical school
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McAllen Monitor
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Kreighbaum, A.
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02/05/13
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'This is a big deal': Medical school bill touted by RGV delegation
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McAllen Monitor
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Kreighbaum, A.
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02/05/13
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Bills filed to merge colleges in Valley
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San Antonio Express News
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Lloyd, J.
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02/05/13
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Bill filed to create new university in South Texas
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Valley Morning Star
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Maldonado, D.
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02/05/13
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Valley House members pleased with committee assignments
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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02/03/13
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Texas House speaker announces committees
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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02/01/13
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Valley reps. named to House committees
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McAllen Monitor
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Janes, J.
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02/01/13
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Hinojosa: We are close to agreement on new university legislation
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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01/26/13
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UTB seeks funds for new campus
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Valley Morning Star
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Montoya, M.
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01/24/13
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Valley lawmakers meet to discuss university/medical school bill
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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01/20/13
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Fight for medical school returns to forefront
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Valley Morning Star
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Janes, J.
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01/14/13
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Hidalgo County delegation starts new session in Austin with 3 freshman lawmakers
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McAllen Monitor
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Janes, J.
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01/10/13
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Border lawmakers sworn in as new legislative session starts
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Rio Grande Guardian
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de la Cruz, R.
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01/10/13
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Border lawmakers sworn in as new legislative session starts
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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de la Cruz, R.
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01/09/13
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Texas spaceport backers look to state for help
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Houston Chronicle
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A.P. Wire
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12/29/12
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Cortez: New university is McAllen's top legislative priority
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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12/11/12
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'Lives are literally at stake' in merging RGV universities, transforming higher ed across region
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McAllen Monitor
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Henry, R.
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12/09/12
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Hidalgo County lawmakers throw their support behind new university plan
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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12/09/12
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Valley waiting for word on med school
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Valley Morning Star
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Henry, R.
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12/09/12
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UT System boss shows off merger plan
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San Antonio Express News
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Brezosky, L.
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12/08/12
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Cameron County lawmakers throw their support behind new university plan
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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12/07/12
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Electricity changes will give us more reliable and affordable electricity
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Oliveira, R.
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11/22/12
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Arroyo Colorado: clean it up
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Valley Morning Star
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Del Valle, F.
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10/10/12
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Oliveira, Cuellar, Vela, add their tributes to Treto Garza
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Rio Grande Guardian
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de la Cruz, R.
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10/05/12
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Texas considers the cloud for big savings
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San Antonio Express News
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Messamore, A.
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07/25/12
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Pipeline operators unhappy with Texas eminent domain ruling
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Austin American Statesman
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Tomlinson, C.
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07/24/12
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Texas legislators already tackling property rights
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Houston Chronicle
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Hiller, J.
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07/24/12
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Lawmakers to be invited to witness impact of health care cuts
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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07/21/12
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Garza: 2nd SPI bridge will spur growth of a city the size of Brownsville
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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07/20/12
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Guardian to co-sponsor Hispanic Chamber's legislative event
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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07/12/12
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Further action is urged on housing projects
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San Antonio Express News
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King, K.
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06/20/12
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Yzaguirre: Bills would speed collection of property taxes
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Valley Morning Star
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Essex, A.
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06/13/12
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Oliveira set to return to Texas House
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Valley Morning Star
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Martinez, L.
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05/31/12
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Oliveira set to return to Texas House
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Valley Morning Star
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Martinez, L.
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05/30/12
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Texas reaches out to land spaceport deal with SpaceX
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Houston Chronicle
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Berger, E.
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05/26/12
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Tenure helping rep with funding
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Valley Morning Star
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Perez-Trevino, E.
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05/06/12
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UT System regents back medical school in Valley
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McAllen Monitor
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Armendariz, J.
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05/04/12
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Oliveira: DOJ right to reject Texas' new Voter ID law
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Staff
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03/13/12
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Lawmakers press regulators to explain how electricity reserves have suddenly waned
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Austin American Statesman
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Copelin, L.
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02/10/12
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Texas may lack electricity to handle big summer heat wave, officials warn
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Dallas Morning News
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Ingram, S.
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02/10/12
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Top Texas officials warn of power plant shortages
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tomlinson, C.
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02/10/12
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Texans warned to expect outages if 2011's heat repeats in 2012
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Houston Chronicle
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Scharrer, G.
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02/10/12
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UT regents clear way for Austin flagship to purchase Players restaurant
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Austin American Statesman
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Haurwitz, R.
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02/09/12
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Eddie Lucio says Texas does not regulate the appearance of some kinds of imitation firearms sold in Texas
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Austin American Statesman
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Glueck, K.
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01/25/12
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Equal voice: new Valley seat a victory for working families
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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11/22/11
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Valley gains additional Texas House seat under court-ordered plan
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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11/18/11
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Tax item pushed by Perry is under fire
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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10/31/11
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Former teacher announces candidacy for state rep
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Valley Morning Star
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Perez-Trevino, E.
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09/25/11
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Testimony at Poe forum cannot be entered Into congressional record
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Staff
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09/21/11
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Pros, cons of border wall
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Valley Morning Star
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Armendariz, J.
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09/18/11
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Lucio: I plan to see border wall torn down in my lifetime
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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09/17/11
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Impact of new state budget dissected at legislative luncheon
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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07/29/11
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State Rep. Oliveira announces bid for re-election
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McAllen Monitor
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Perez-Trevino, E.
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07/22/11
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Oliveira: I am not ruling out a run for Congress
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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07/22/11
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Oliveira tears into Republicans over state budget choices
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Morato, M.
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07/09/11
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Furlough bill goes to Perry
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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06/28/11
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Quote of the day:
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San Antonio Express News
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Oliveira, R.
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06/28/11
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Budget gimmicks punt the problem to next session
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Austin American Statesman
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Greenberg, S.
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06/26/11
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Leaders blame ideology for failure to fix budget
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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06/20/11
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Tax reform debate? Not this time
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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06/19/11
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House OKs cuts for schools
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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05/30/11
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Democrats try to stall action on critical school finance legislation
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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05/30/11
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Democrat's filibuster halts school funding cuts
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Houston Chronicle
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Holley, J.
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05/30/11
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Abortion issues dominate debate in Texas House
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Weissert, W.
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05/24/11
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'Sanctuary cities' bill passes Texas House
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Kendall-Ball, G.
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05/11/11
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Texas House OKs bill outlawing sanctuaries
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El Paso Times
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Torres, Z.
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05/11/11
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Sanctuary cities bill puts schools in tough spot
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Valley Morning Star
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Janes, J.
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05/11/11
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Texas House passes bill that would end sanctuary cities
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El Paso Times
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Torres, Z.
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05/10/11
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Debate resumes on 'sanctuary cities' bill
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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05/10/11
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Texas House passes 'sanctuary cities' bill
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Root, J.
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05/10/11
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Sanctuary cities legislation derailed in Texas House
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Bertron, J.
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05/09/11
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Moncrief urges rejection of 'sanctuary cities' bill
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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05/07/11
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'Sanctuary cities' measure on hold
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Houston Chronicle
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Hart, P.
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05/07/11
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Highlights from the Texas Capitol Friday
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San Antonio Express News
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A.P. Wire
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05/07/11
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Bill filed to remove Jim Solis' name from state building
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/06/11
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UTB-TSC split bill advances
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Victoria Advocate
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Armendariz, J.
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05/06/11
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Hinojosa, Quintanilla: Valley deserves extra congressional and Texas House seats
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/01/11
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Most in Valley delegation vote against new Texas House map
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Bertron, J.
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04/29/11
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Oliveira: Valley not getting an extra Texas House seat is an 'abomination'
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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04/28/11
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Texas House Republicans move to cut funding for family planning, arts commission
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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04/02/11
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Oliveira: stop this charade
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Bertron, J.
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04/02/11
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House closes current budget gap and gets set to work on next one
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Austin American Statesman
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Eaton, T.
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04/01/11
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Plan to use $3.1B in rainy-day funds clears hurdle
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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04/01/11
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'I need to be consistent,' Oliveira says, explaining his vote for HB 4
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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04/01/11
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Officials: 'Sanctuary Cities' legislation could cause school attendances to plummet
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Bertron, J.
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03/29/11
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Hinojosa: Education for all children
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Hinojosa, A.
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03/16/11
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South Texas teachers travel to Austin to rally against budget cuts
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Bertron, J.
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03/15/11
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Sanctuary bill facing test
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Austin American Statesman
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Eaton, T.
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03/14/11
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State Rep. Oliveira battles sanctuary city bill
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McAllen Monitor
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Long, G.
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03/14/11
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Valley's growth could assist political representation in neighboring regions
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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03/10/11
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Immigration
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San Antonio Express News
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A.P. Wire
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03/10/11
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Key lawmaker tightens tax grip
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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03/09/11
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Border votes on sonogram bill break largely along gender lines
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Bertron, J.
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03/09/11
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Legislator reminds us laws affect real people
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San Antonio Express News
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Flores-Paniagua, V.
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03/05/11
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Legislators spar over 'sanctuary,' sonograms
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El Paso Times
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Torres, Z.
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03/03/11
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Study: State funding cuts will hit South Texas school districts hard
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Bertron, J.
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02/16/11
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Study: State funding cuts will hit South Texas school districts hard
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Bertron, J.
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02/15/11
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State Rep. Rene O. Oliveira loses chair
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Valley Morning Star
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Staff
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02/13/11
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Straus gets it right on committee assignments
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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02/12/11
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Though no longer on Ways & Means, Oliveira stands ready to help state leaders
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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02/11/11
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Straus gives GOP plum jobs
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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02/10/11
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Straus favors GOP in reshuffling of House leaders
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Castro, A.
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02/10/11
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Local delegate: 'at least we have a voice' in Austin
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McAllen Monitor
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Janes, J.
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02/10/11
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Brownsville Day celebrated at the State Capitol
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Bertron, J.
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01/26/11
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I'm still the same legislator I always was, says Peña
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Rovira, B.
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01/24/11
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Panel tallies cost of tax breaks
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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01/22/11
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Report: Texas gave away billions to businesses
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Houston Chronicle
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Castro, A.
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01/22/11
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Texas budget problems certain to impact local economy
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Valley Morning Star
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Oliveira, R.
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01/21/11
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Texas budget problems certain to impact local economy
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Oliveira, R.
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01/19/11
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Running on leaner government is one thing; cutting programs is another
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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01/17/11
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UTB-TSC reconciliation possible?
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McAllen Monitor
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Ulloa, J.
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01/16/11
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Legislators tasked with solving massive budget deficit
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Valley Morning Star
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Trevino-Perez, E.
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01/09/11
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Poll: Texans don't want to cut social services, public education
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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01/08/11
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Adios, manifiestos? Tax exemption program could see changes by Legislature
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McAllen Monitor
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Janes, J.
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01/07/11
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This year's state budget deficit $3-4 billion, senate finance chair says
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Rangel, E.
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12/14/10
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Valley health care and economy could be devastated if state opts out of Medicaid
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McAllen Monitor
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Janes, J.
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12/12/10
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Dissection of state's budget crisis has begun
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Austin American Statesman
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Herman, K.
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11/17/10
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Oliveira: Valley business community must help fight state budget cuts
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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11/12/10
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New Texas House creates challenge for Valley legislators
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McAllen Monitor
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Janes, J.
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11/04/10
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State sends sales tax bills to more online retailers
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Austin American Statesman
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Harrell, B.
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10/30/10
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Sales tax for online purchases becomes campaign issue
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Austin American Statesman
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Embry, J.
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10/28/10
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State budget shortfall will be severe but manageable, lawmakers say
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Rangel, E.
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10/19/10
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Budget shortfall may hit $21B
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Rangel, E.
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10/16/10
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Texas lawmaker says state budget deficit will likely swell further
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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10/15/10
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Democrat's immigration ad creates stir
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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10/11/10
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Not so calm before Texas budget storm
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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09/20/10
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Perry, White clash on budget as shortfall projection may near $20 billion
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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09/19/10
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Vast crisis, vague ideas
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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09/12/10
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White visits Valley to promote education, border security
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McAllen Monitor
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Ulloa, J.
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08/21/10
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Imprisoned illegal immigrants cost state $250 million last year
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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08/20/10
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State: $250M spent on illegal immigrants
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Dallas Morning News
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Hoppe, C.
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08/19/10
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Texas officials tally costs of illegal immigration
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El Paso Times
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Torres, Z.
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08/19/10
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Budget data reveal deficit
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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08/17/10
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Legislators facing battle over immigration
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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07/27/10
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Small-business tax break expiring
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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06/28/10
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South Padre state rep indicted
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San Antonio Express News
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Brezosky, L.
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06/24/10
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$1.5 billion in tax breaks identified for possible elimination to help close Texas budget gap
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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06/12/10
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State budget gap figure of $18 billion is grounded in fact
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Austin American Statesman
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Ashford-Grooms, M.
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06/10/10
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Lawmakers take aim at items exempt from sales tax
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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05/31/10
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State budget gap spurs scrutiny of tax breaks
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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05/26/10
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Texas business tax again coming up short
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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05/17/10
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Hold on to your wallets: Legislature looking for more revenue
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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04/18/10
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Pushing for a Medical School and a Veteran’s Hospital
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Garza, T.
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04/08/10
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State needs budget plug
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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04/05/10
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Both political parties break this rule
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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03/29/10
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Cable, satellite companies take tax fight to Capitol
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Austin American Statesman
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Copelin, L.
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03/26/10
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Tax swap isn't even, with $5 billion shortfall
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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03/25/10
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Gearing up for the next legislative session
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Garza, T.
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03/02/10
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VA hospital issue wins support from valley legislators
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Garza, T.
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02/23/10
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Candidates vague on budget gap
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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02/23/10
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Medina tax plan shifts power
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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02/08/10
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Insurance should encourage prevention over treatment
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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01/08/10
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Insurers will pay for special cardiac tests
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Houston Chronicle
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George, C.
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01/03/10
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Gonzales: border affairs panel will consider critical issues during interim
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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11/20/09
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Federal stimulus grants boost wastewater projects in three Valley cities
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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10/17/09
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Hinojosa pleased to be reviewing agency that handles colonia funding
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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10/12/09
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Oliveira wants to fix margin tax flaws
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Valley Morning Star
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Clark, S.
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09/28/09
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Sen. Lucio: I may run for Congress after redistricting
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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09/25/09
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Report: Projects for colonia residents taking longer than expected, with cost overruns
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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09/23/09
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Is Dan Patrick ready for higher things?
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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09/21/09
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Health care law may hurt more than help
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Houston Chronicle
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Spatz, E.
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09/20/09
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White picking up Valley support in U.S. Senate race
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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09/14/09
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Oliveira: I will lead fight to gain the Valley an extra congressional seat
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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09/11/09
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Salazar: Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Salazar, P.
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09/11/09
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Texas law mandating widespread cardio screening for older adults makes state the poster child for medical excess
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Jacob, S.
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07/26/09
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Yes, we scan
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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07/18/09
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Perry signs tax cut for small businesses
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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06/17/09
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Perry signs tax cut bill for businesses
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Hernandez, A.
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06/17/09
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Business tax
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Houston Chronicle
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A.P. Wire
|
05/30/09
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Oliveira tells Democrats to stand firm in opposition to voter ID legislation
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/27/09
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Texas House approves changes to top ten percent rule at UT-Austin
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Aguilar, J.
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05/26/09
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Heated debate over whether Top Ten Percent rule should be changed
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Aguilar, J.
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05/22/09
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Oliveira: Gambling legislation now backed by 96 members in Texas House
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/18/09
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City center clears hurdle
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Rangel, E.
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05/16/09
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Budget tightening may put pinch on business tax cut
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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05/16/09
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More exemptions sought from small-business tax
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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05/16/09
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Quote of the day:
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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05/16/09
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Valley med school bill has zero fiscal note; not so Dallas law school bill
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/15/09
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Open records advocates play defense
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Austin American Statesman
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Herman, K.
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05/09/09
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Quote of the day
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Houston Chronicle
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A.P. Wire
|
05/08/09
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Port of Brownsville succeeds with its top legislative agenda item
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Gomez, J.
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05/08/09
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Senate business tax cut will be economic spur
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Editorial
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05/08/09
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Statewide smoking ban is still in limbo
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Austin American Statesman
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MacLaggan, C.
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05/07/09
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Business tax faces changes
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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05/05/09
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House approves higher business tax exemption
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Castro, A.
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05/05/09
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More small businesses may get tax break
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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05/05/09
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House votes to give temporary tax relief to small businesses
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Aguilar, J.
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05/05/09
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Flexibility and choice: enabling 21st century learners to succeed
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San Antonio Express News
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Veselka, J.
|
05/05/09
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As usual, it's a mad rush to get many bills heard
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Rangel, E.
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05/04/09
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Allowing textbook money to be spent on technology
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
|
05/01/09
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Proposed franchise tax relief to assist Valley small business
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Oliveira, R.
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04/27/09
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Tax cuts for small business likely to pass
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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04/26/09
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Valley medical school closer to reality
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Valley Morning Star
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Tillman, L.
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04/18/09
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Small-business tax cut weighed
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Houston Chronicle
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Ratcliffe, R.
|
04/14/09
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Valley legislators struggle to push through priorities amid tight budget, slow start
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McAllen Monitor
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Roebuck, J.
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04/12/09
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Highlights Monday from the Texas Legislature
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Houston Chronicle
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A.P. Wire
|
04/07/09
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Recession may force border plan to be cut
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Roebuck, J.
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04/06/09
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A shot at campus safety?
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McAllen Monitor
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Holeywell, R.
|
04/05/09
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Texas schools get millions from wind farm deals
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Robbins, D.
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04/04/09
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Oliveira changes mind about tapping Rainy Day Fund this session
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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04/03/09
|
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Coalition urges new funding to fill Texas nursing shortage
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McAllen Monitor
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Tillman, L.
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03/30/09
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Bill would increase sales tax on satellite services
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Valley Morning Star
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Nelsen, A.
|
03/29/09
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Talking and talking taxes
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
|
03/28/09
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South Texas day care center owners upset with passenger van bill
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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03/27/09
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Audit: Border security money being spent in other regions
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McAllen Monitor
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Roebuck, J.
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03/20/09
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State audit pinpoints areas where border security funds were not spent on border
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Aguilar, J.
|
03/20/09
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Small Valley cities want legislative help in annexation battle with Brownsville
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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02/19/09
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Flores: Valley loses ground with Straus appointments
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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02/14/09
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House committee assignments a mixed bag for the Valley
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McAllen Monitor
|
Roebuck, J.
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02/13/09
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Oliveira, Gonzales, and Gonzalez-Toureilles win House committee chairmanships
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
02/13/09
|
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Valley House members react to committee assignments
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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02/13/09
|
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School leaders' spat goes to court
|
San Antonio Express News
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Brezosky, L.
|
02/12/09
|
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Speaker Straus pays first visit to Cameron Park, largest colonia in America
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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01/24/09
|
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BISD names Harlingen law firm to conduct investigation
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Valley Morning Star
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Long, G.
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01/23/09
|
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Atkinson looks forward to big turnout at Brownsville United Summit
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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01/16/09
|
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Brownsville ISD board members plan to follow legislative session closely
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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01/15/09
|
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Oliveira sets the scene for 81st legislative session – it’s going to be tough
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
01/13/09
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Leo: Hidalgo County Democratic Party should recognize those who toppled Craddick
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
01/08/09
|
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South Texas lawmakers continue to sing the praises of Joe Straus
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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01/07/09
|
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Rios Ybarra comments on Texas House Speaker's race
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
01/01/09
|
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Ethics commission fines Flores over flaws in campaign reports
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Austin American Statesman
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Sherman, C.
|
12/30/08
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Democrats provide names of 64 House members opposed to Speaker Craddick
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
12/30/08
|
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Democrats provide names of 64 House members opposed to Speaker Craddick
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
12/29/08
|
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Texas Ethics Commission fines state Rep. Rene Oliveira
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Perez-Trevino, E.
|
12/28/08
|
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Border lawmakers praise Cigarroa's selection as UT System chancellor
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
12/20/08
|
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Democrats' wins could mean new speaker for Texas House
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El Paso Times
|
Grissom, B.
|
11/06/08
|
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Oliveira: poll of Hispanic Texans can't be right
|
Rio Grande Guardian
|
Taylor, S.
|
10/26/08
|
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On the eve of big convention, Valley lawmakers pay tribute to Valley Interfaith
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
10/11/08
|
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Judge Black remembered
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Valley Morning Star
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Tillman, L.
|
10/05/08
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Oliveira urges veterans to 'storm the Capitol'
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
09/18/08
|
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Peña backs veterans' fight for a VA hospital
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
09/08/08
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ALP launches letter-writing campaign to get more cosponsors for HR 538
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Garza, T.
|
08/12/08
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Oliveira pushes for state action on staffing company
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Staff
|
08/08/08
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Workers demand pay: Dolly clean up crews protest; some hurl rocks
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Valley Morning Star
|
Sieff, K.
|
08/08/08
|
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Texas House panel urged to help electric customers
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Moritz, J.
|
06/24/08
|
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Electric rates spark effort to aid consumers
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Houston Chronicle
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Elliott, J.
|
06/24/08
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Convention appointee
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Dallas Morning News
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Jeffers Jr., G.
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04/23/08
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Oliveira named an honorary co-chair of the Texas Democratic State Convention
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Staff
|
04/22/08
|
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Noriega gives keynote speech at Oliveira fundraiser
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Gomez, J.
|
02/08/08
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Last day to submit public comment on draft EIS for Valley border fence
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
12/31/07
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Craddick takes up immigration, criticizes Congress, president
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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Campbell, B.
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12/20/07
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Border Patrol: border fence will help stop terrorism and WMDs
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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12/13/07
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Oliveira grills NFL and Cable over 'forgotten fans'
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Angel, M.
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12/11/07
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Border lawmakers send letter to Chertoff over fence plan
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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12/07/07
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Shergold may run against Oliveira
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
11/29/07
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Solis: I have not ruled out running for office again
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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11/17/07
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Politics behind World Birding Center’s opening appears faded for now
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McAllen Monitor
|
Hernandez, E.
|
11/05/07
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Oliveira puzzled by AG's district courts opinion
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
|
11/01/07
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Perry urged to help win 'yes' vote for colonia funding amendment
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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10/31/07
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State's border security effort needs focus
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Oliveira, R.
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10/30/07
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Oliveira moves to require seatbelts for special needs transport
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Angel, M.
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10/24/07
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Squalid conditions at TYC facility raise concerns about outsourcing of youth detention
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McAllen Monitor
|
Hernandez, E.
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10/18/07
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Cameron County taxpayers should come before political expediency
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Oliveira, R.
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10/14/07
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South Texas lawmakers score well on environmental issues
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Angel, M.
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10/11/07
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Cameron County delegation goes for Noriega
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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09/14/07
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Lobbying for TXU pricey
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San Antonio Express
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A.P. Wire
|
08/23/07
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Insurance companies won’t have to pay for preventative heart scans
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McAllen Monitor
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Hernandez, E.
|
07/11/07
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Oliveira says he's running again to help overturn House leadership
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Staff
|
06/15/07
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Some Valley Democrats have stood side-by-side with Craddick, but will they stick?
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McAllen Monitor
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Hernandez, E.
|
06/01/07
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House returns to normal after walkout to finish legislative session
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McAllen Monitor
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Hernandez, E.
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05/29/07
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El Paso Republican leads House walkout against Craddick
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/28/07
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Energy bill still alive - but barely
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Dallas Morning News
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Hoppe, C.
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05/27/07
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Measures to protect consumers threatened
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dyer, R.
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05/27/07
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Border lawmakers dumbfounded by Craddick ruling
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/27/07
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View to a coup
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Dallas Morning News
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Brooks, K.
|
05/24/07
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Insurance companies would have to pay for heart scans under bill
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McAllen Monitor
|
Hernandez, E.
|
05/23/07
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Craddick a velvet fist in an iron glove
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Austin American Statesman
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Copelin, L.
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05/20/07
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House votes against speaker over Guillen bill
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McAllen Monitor
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Hernandez, E.
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05/09/07
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House passes TYC overhaul
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McAllen Monitor
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Hernandez, E.
|
05/09/07
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Moreno: anti-immigrant rhetoric stoking race war
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/09/07
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House passes TYC overhaul
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Valley Morning Star
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Hernandez, E.
|
05/09/07
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New standards for Youth Commission get unanimous OK
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Austin American Statesman
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Ward, M.
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05/08/07
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Lucio III: UTB athletics fee will boost Valley's fast-emerging soccer scene
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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05/06/07
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Father and son at odds over UTB bill
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McAllen Monitor
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Hernandez, E.
|
05/02/07
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Sifting truth from rumor in the dome
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Austin American Statesman
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Selby, W.
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04/12/07
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Technicality halts TXU bill
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Dallas Morning News
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A.P. Wire
|
04/05/07
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A step closer to rate-cutting power
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Houston Chronicle
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Shannon, K.
|
04/05/07
|
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Texas House approves UTB fee increase to support athletics
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McAllen Monitor
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Hernandez, E.
|
04/05/07
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Texas House passes bill to expand Children's Health Insurance Program
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McAllen Monitor
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Hernandez, E.
|
04/04/07
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Bills seek to give Cameron County two new courts
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McAllen Monitor
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Hernandez, E.
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04/04/07
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Heflin's amendment bans school vouchers
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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Campbell, B.
|
04/03/07
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Teacher merit pay is rejected
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
|
03/30/07
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Lawmakers approve budget, teacher pay raise
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McAllen Monitor
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Hernandez, E.
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03/30/07
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Panel votes to demand an outside manager
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Austin American Statesman
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Copelin, L.
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03/27/07
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Bill would give assistant prosecutors right to bring guns into courtroom
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McAllen Monitor
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Martinez, A.
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03/26/07
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Lawmakers debate getting rid of TAKS
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McAllen Monitor
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Martinez, A.
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03/21/07
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Perry challenged again
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Austin American Statesman
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Ward, M.
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03/20/07
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UTB fee-hike bill pending; UTPA not considering similar hike
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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03/14/07
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Brownsville lawmakers at odds over UTB fee hike
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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03/06/07
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Plan requires firms to cover heart scans
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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02/15/07
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Bill filed on Valentine’s Day designed to protect hearts
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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02/15/07
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Brownsville asks legislature for high-tech help
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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02/08/07
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Local reps land top positions at Capitol
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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01/29/07
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Valley lawmakers score committee posts
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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01/28/07
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House members hope for the best
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
|
01/21/07
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Heart surgery sidelining Rep. Oliveira for a while
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San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
|
01/17/07
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Rep. Rene Oliveira undergoes open-heart surgery
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McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
01/15/07
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80th legislative session begins today
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
|
01/09/07
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Speaker race will determine what Valley lawmakers are in favor with leadership
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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01/08/07
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Speakers race narrows to two
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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01/05/07
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Solis won't rule out return to Legislature
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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12/31/06
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Some Valley Democrats still support Craddick for speaker
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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12/29/06
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UTB fee hike would reduce educational opportunities
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Valley Morning Star
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Oliveira, R.
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12/23/06
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Gallego re-elected to lead Hispanic caucus
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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12/21/06
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English classes, not students, in short supply
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Austin American Statesman
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Jarosz, F.
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10/03/06
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Teacher raises stalled
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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09/15/06
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Gubernatorial candidate Bell visits Valley
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McAllen Monitor
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Osborne, J.
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08/16/06
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House subcommittee looking into school's finances
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McAllen Monitor
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Perry, D.
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07/07/06
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Was special session a success? Depends whom you ask
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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05/17/06
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Perry touting bigger cut in homeowners' taxes
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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04/19/06
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'Manana' legislators want to wait to fix schools
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Valley Morning Star
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Oliveira, R.
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04/18/06
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Group praises local lawmakers' voting on environmental bills
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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01/13/06
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Group praises RGV lawmakers for 'green' votes
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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01/12/06
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Disclosure of legal fees still in question
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Valley Morning Star
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Perez-Trevino, E.
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12/29/05
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Texas Supreme Court missed a great opportunity
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Oliveira, R.
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12/03/05
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Texas Supreme Court: property tax is illegal
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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11/23/05
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School finance deadline June 1
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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11/23/05
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Some teachers to get incentive pay
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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11/03/05
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Lawmaker pensions to rise in December
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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10/24/05
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Longtime Brownsville rep to run again
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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10/22/05
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Salaries for teachers drop from last year
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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10/07/05
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Makeup of '65 percent' group questioned
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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08/27/05
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Oliveira's eminent-domain measure passes
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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08/13/05
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Oliveira helps pass amendment benefiting cousin
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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08/13/05
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House gives approval to property rights bill
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Houston Chronicle
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Hughes, P.
|
08/11/05
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UT closer to building hotel, but obtaining land could be tricky
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Austin American Statesman
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Haurwitz, R.
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08/09/05
|
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Property tax relief may not benefit Valley
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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08/07/05
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Property tax relief slipping away
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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08/07/05
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School, tax plans perish in House
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Austin American Statesman
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Lisheron, M.
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07/27/05
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Education, tax bills rejected by House
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McAllen Monitor
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Pierson, E.
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07/27/05
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House OKs pension increases for legislators
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San Antonio Express News
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Sandberg, L.
|
07/26/05
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Chamber music
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Dallas Morning News
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Brooks, K.
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07/21/05
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Legislators leave education bill hanging
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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07/21/05
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All in the family
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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07/19/05
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Land seizure limit would rein in UT
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Austin American Statesman
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Grisales, C.
|
07/18/05
|
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Legislature appears destined to fail again
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Meighan, T.
|
07/10/05
|
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Again, Texas Senate should scuttle House bill
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
|
07/08/05
|
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House passes 'privilege' tax bill
|
Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
|
07/08/05
|
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Sheriffs push for funds to combat illegal immigration
|
Valley Morning Star
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|
07/07/05
|
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House split 75-74 on education plan
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
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06/29/05
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House split evenly on education plan
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
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06/29/05
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Perry's plan does wrong by teachers
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Ardis, C.
|
06/28/05
|
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Classroom spending bills OK'd
|
Houston Chronicle
|
A.P. Wire
|
06/24/05
|
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Education plans moving to House, Senate floors
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
|
06/24/05
|
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Perry offers finance solution
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McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
06/22/05
|
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Perry proposes funding compromise
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Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
06/22/05
|
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Valley lawmakers criticize governor's veto of budget
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
06/21/05
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Lawmakers return for special session
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Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
|
06/21/05
|
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County position in question
|
Valley Morning Star
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Editorial
|
06/10/05
|
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State funding totals $2.5 million
|
Valley Morning Star
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Essex, A.
|
06/08/05
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Session fizzles without fix for school finance
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
05/31/05
|
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Top 10 percent law survives session
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McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
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05/31/05
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Bill would help Olympic athletes in Brownsville with tuition
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McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
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05/28/05
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Legislators fail to stop annexation plan by PI
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Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
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05/26/05
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Top 10 percent law stays intact
|
Valley Morning Star
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Pierson, E.
|
05/22/05
|
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Non-inclusive conference committees just aren't the Texas way
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Guerra, C.
|
05/19/05
|
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Panel selections stun minority legislators
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
|
05/17/05
|
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No cheers for House
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Editorial
|
05/08/05
|
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Big Joe's heart befit his size
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Dallas Morning News
|
Michaels, D.
|
05/07/05
|
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House, Valley colleagues grieve Houston lawmaker's death
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
05/07/05
|
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School vouchers headed for House
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Elliott, J.
|
05/06/05
|
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House panel leaves bill on Port Isabel-SPI dispute pending
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
05/06/05
|
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House panel approves school voucher measure
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Kriel, L.
|
05/06/05
|
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House says cheerleaders must keep gyrations G-rated
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Lisheron, M.
|
05/04/05
|
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Rah emotions in Austin
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Dallas Morning News
|
Brooks, K.
|
05/04/05
|
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Cleaner cheering wins out in House
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Root, J.
|
05/04/05
|
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Valley lawmakers dodge vote on gay marriages
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
04/27/05
|
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Texas court to hear school case in July
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Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
04/23/05
|
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House approves pay raises for some Texas judges
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
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04/22/05
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Bill may evaporate city, county's water source
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Laredo Morning Times
|
Daffern, J.
|
04/21/05
|
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Valley beer distributors could hit jackpot if state extends gambling
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McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
04/10/05
|
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Bill creating court in Willacy sent to Senate
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Del Valle, F.
|
04/08/05
|
|
Valley officials duke it out over water allocations
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
04/05/05
|
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Cheerleading bill leaves decency to eye of beholder
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Mack, K.
|
04/01/05
|
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Tax bill doesn't balance
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
03/23/05
|
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School finance bill gets 1st OK
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dyer, R.
|
03/10/05
|
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Education overhaul OKd
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
03/10/05
|
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House might vote on GOP's school finance plan today
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Austin American Statesman
|
Embry, J.
|
03/09/05
|
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Democrats' plan for school funding rejected
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
03/09/05
|
|
Education bill debate continues
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
03/09/05
|
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Tax bill called unfair
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
03/09/05
|
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Majority puts the kibosh on changes to school funding bill
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Garcia, G.
|
03/09/05
|
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On 100th birthday, House floor honors former Valley lawmaker
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
03/08/05
|
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Democratic plan cuts EP property taxes more
|
El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
03/04/05
|
|
Dems offer alternate education funding bill
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
03/04/05
|
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School-funding plan gets panel's OK, educators' ire
|
El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
03/02/05
|
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Split panel OKs school finance bill
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dyer, R.
|
03/02/05
|
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Sales tax may be on the way up
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
|
03/02/05
|
|
Education bill clears first hurdle
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
03/02/05
|
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'Mandates' will consume extra school funds
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Elliott, J.
|
03/01/05
|
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Bill filed to reverse Island annexation
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
03/01/05
|
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Battle lines forming on school finance bill
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
02/28/05
|
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School finance reform bill picks up support
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
02/25/05
|
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School funding debate is an education in balance
|
San Antonio Express News
|
LaCoste-Caputo, J.
|
02/13/05
|
|
Experts question school finance bill
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dyer, R.
|
02/12/05
|
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Oliveira looks to get more money for poorer schools
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
02/12/05
|
|
UTPA gets authorization to buy property on U.S. Highway 281
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
02/11/05
|
|
Advocates roar Capitol
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
02/08/05
|
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House offers bill on school reforms
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Embry, J.
|
02/04/05
|
|
Finance plan would dull Robin Hood
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
02/04/05
|
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Closing the gap in achievement
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Oliveira, R.
|
01/30/05
|
|
25 Texas lawmakers cancel visit to Matamoros
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Staff
|
01/30/05
|
|
Lawmakers cancel amid Mexico safety alert
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Chapa, S.
|
01/30/05
|
|
Capitol roundup
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Staff
|
01/28/05
|
|
Under the dome
|
Dallas Morning News
|
A.P. Wire
|
01/28/05
|
|
Two EP lawmakers land on powerful budget panel
|
El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
01/28/05
|
|
School finance bills are unveiled
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dyer, R.
|
01/28/05
|
|
Oliveira wants billions more for schools
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
01/28/05
|
|
Legislator proposes state tax
|
Tyler Morning Telegraph
|
Maynard, R.
|
01/28/05
|
|
Big issues depend on big three politicians
|
Corpus Christi Caller Times
|
Jimenez, N.
|
01/16/05
|
|
To fix school funding, first go local
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Burkett, L.
|
01/16/05
|
|
Legislator joins Vioxx case
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Booth, B.
|
01/15/05
|
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Legislature strengthens record votes
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
01/14/05
|
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Texas has surplus of $400M
|
Beaumont Enterprise
|
Garcia, R.
|
01/11/05
|
|
Legislators have slight surplus
|
El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
01/11/05
|
|
Strayhorn: State will have small surplus in budget
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
01/11/05
|
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Perry declares school finance emergency issue
|
Midland Reporter Telegram
|
Kleiner, S.
|
01/11/05
|
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Lt. Governor says school finance plan will be bold
|
Tyler Morning Telegraph
|
Maynard, R.
|
01/11/05
|
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School financing at top of priorities
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
01/09/05
|
|
Successful school financing in Texas comes down to a numbers game
|
El Paso Times
|
O'Donnell, L.
|
12/19/04
|
|
School reform still an issue
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
12/19/04
|
|
Strayhorn calls for teacher pay raise
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
12/16/04
|
|
Strayhorn: Teachers need raise
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
12/16/04
|
|
Senators propose reforms to better protect children, elderly
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
12/08/04
|
|
Sweeping CPS reforms sought
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
12/08/04
|
|
Judge releases school finance case findings
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
12/01/04
|
|
Judge releases findings in school financing trial
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
12/01/04
|
|
Lucio renews bid for life-without-parole option
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
11/09/04
|
|
Ethics panel rips DeLay -- again
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Margasak, L.
|
10/07/04
|
|
Utility credit scoring ripped
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
09/30/04
|
|
Lawmakers briefed on education training
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
09/25/04
|
|
Ruling seen as victory for Valley
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
09/16/04
|
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Trial may affect Valley schools' future
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
08/29/04
|
|
Texas inspires catchy T-shirt lines
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Staff
|
07/29/04
|
|
Special session could overlap Democratic convention
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Hoppe, C.
|
06/24/04
|
|
Legislators urge raise for teachers, expect 2nd special session
|
Corpus Christi Caller Times
|
Wolfson, M.
|
06/17/04
|
|
Education panel looks at teacher raises
|
El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
06/17/04
|
|
Legislators take break to build coalitions, regroup
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Pierson, E.
|
05/26/04
|
|
Rep. Oliveira only local named to new committee
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Perry, D.
|
05/20/04
|
|
Valley lacking fair representation
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Perez-Trevino, E.
|
05/20/04
|
|
Perry criticized by lawmakers
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Perez-Trevino, E.
|
05/19/04
|
|
2 lawmakers agree: School funds lacking
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Slover, P.
|
05/18/04
|
|
Segregation marked lives of many officials
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Perry, D.
|
05/17/04
|
|
Hispanics rally for school choice
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Heinauer, L.
|
05/16/04
|
|
Killer D's celebrate year after escape to Oklahoma
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Perry, D.
|
05/13/04
|
|
State rep asking for amendment to define marriage
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Perry, D.
|
05/10/04
|
|
Session progress is tough
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Selby, W.
|
05/09/04
|
|
Video lottery is a bust
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Selby, W.
|
05/06/04
|
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Mired in a leadership void, lawmakers should do right thing
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Guerra, C.
|
05/06/04
|
|
Senate takes up school financing
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
05/06/04
|
|
House guts, passes school finace bill
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Martinez, M.
|
05/05/04
|
|
House guts, then OKs school bill
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
05/05/04
|
|
A House united - against Perry
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Hoppe, C.
|
05/05/04
|
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House passes stopgap tax plan
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dyer, R.
|
05/05/04
|
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Amended school funding plan advances
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Elliott, J.
|
05/05/04
|
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One 'shell' of a school funding plan gets nod
|
San Antonio Express News
|
|
05/05/04
|
|
Craddick pushing hard for school finance consensus
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Garcia, G.
|
05/05/04
|
|
House OKs school finance bill
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
05/05/04
|
|
Valley leaders prepare for special session
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Pierson, E.
|
05/04/04
|
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School-finance bill heads to House
|
Abilene Reporter-News
|
Wolfson, M.
|
05/02/04
|
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Mastering the art of control
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Slover, P.
|
05/02/04
|
|
Schools bill advances
|
El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
05/02/04
|
|
Legislators continue presenting proposals to pay for schools
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Perez-Trevino, E.
|
05/01/04
|
|
Lottery battle brewing in House
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Martinez, M.
|
04/30/04
|
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Proposal would cut funding to Valley schools by millions
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Perez-Trevino, E.
|
04/30/04
|
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House panel delays vote on plan
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Selby, W.
|
04/30/04
|
|
Lucio proposes casino-style gaming on SPI
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Perez-Trevino, E.
|
04/29/04
|
|
Legislators ponder payroll tax
|
El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
04/28/04
|
|
Panels discuss school finance options
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Perez-Trevino, E.
|
04/28/04
|
|
Officials all over the map
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Slover, P.
|
04/26/04
|
|
Estimates show plan's increases
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dyer, R.
|
04/25/04
|
|
Legislator touts school construction for proposed House bill
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Perry, D.
|
04/25/04
|
|
State reps focus on ideas for education funding
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Perry, D.
|
04/24/04
|
|
Panel given school finance draft proposal
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Perry, D.
|
04/22/04
|
|
Lawmakers united in special session
|
McAllen Monitor
|
Perry, D.
|
04/21/04
|
|
A battle on all sides
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
04/19/04
|
|
Secret group gets jump on special session
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Selby, W.
|
04/19/04
|
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School finance panel hears complaints, no solutions
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
08/23/03
|
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The party ought to party in Tamps this time
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Thompson, J.
|
07/29/03
|
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South Texas fight stalls El Paso med school
|
El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
07/11/03
|
|
State panel on education shortchanges Hispanics
|
El Paso Times
|
Quintanilla, C.
|
06/29/03
|
|
Valley could have had its say, but didn't
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Davidson, R.
|
06/29/03
|
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Redistricting hearing stopped
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Laredo Morning Times
|
Cortez, T.
|
06/27/03
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Redistricting hearing thwarted by lack of quorum
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McAllen Monitor
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Chapman, J.
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06/27/03
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Report cards for Reps
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McAllen Monitor
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Robledo, D.
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06/12/03
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DPS man says Demo search angered Perry
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San Antonio Express News
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Garcia, G.
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06/05/03
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Democrat manhunt detailed
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Houston Chronicle
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Raasch, C.
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06/04/03
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Bill aids online charter schools
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Kirsch, J.
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05/25/03
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Catch us if you can
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Austin American Statesman
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Copelin, L.
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05/18/03
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Valley Dems: Protest may last longer than expected
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McAllen Monitor
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Robledo, D.
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05/15/03
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Valley lawmakers: Protest may last longer than expected
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Valley Morning Star
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Robledo, D.
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05/15/03
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RGV contingent gets backing for its breakaway action
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Valley Morning Star
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Perez-Trevino, E.
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05/15/03
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Democrats refuse to return, continue self-imposed exile
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McAllen Monitor
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Robledo, D.
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05/14/03
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Valley lawmakers join protest
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McAllen Monitor
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Hauser, A.
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05/13/03
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Hinojosa says budget cuts will hurt economy
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McAllen Monitor
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Perez-Trevino, E.
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05/10/03
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Craddick upsets some South Texans with committee choices
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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04/30/03
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Craddick referees conflict between two Valley lawmakers
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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04/29/03
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Proposal to add transportation commission members approved by Senate
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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04/26/03
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Perry criticized for weekday runoff vote
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Dallas Morning News
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Staff
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04/25/03
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Cameron County Democrats criticize Perry's motivations for District 43 runoff
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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04/24/03
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Texas House taxes humanity
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Valley Morning Star
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Oliveira, R.
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04/21/03
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Cutbacks hit social programs
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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04/18/03
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Perry's support for RAHC not enough
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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04/15/03
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Republicans still aiming for District 43 seat
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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04/14/03
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Despite approval, budget bill meets with local opposition
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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04/08/03
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House passes long-awaited lawsuit reform legislation
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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03/29/03
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GOP: Tort reform or lose RAHC funding
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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03/26/03
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Legislators upset by secrecy on tort reform bill
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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03/21/03
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Representatives debate medical malpractice amendment
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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03/20/03
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Valley legislators may vote against tort reform bill
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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03/20/03
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State mourns the passing of Rep. Irma Rangel
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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03/19/03
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Leaders speak out against proposed fund cuts
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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03/17/03
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Locals speak against cuts
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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03/16/03
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Lawmakers file record number of bills
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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03/16/03
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Bill to kill off Robin Hood system suffers major setback
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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03/14/03
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Committee rejects Robin Hood
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El Paso Times
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Scharrer, G.
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03/12/03
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Educators leery of threat to Robin Hood
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McAllen Monitor
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Taylor, S.
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03/12/03
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School fund boost OK'd -- maybe
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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03/12/03
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Lawmaker wants to end Robin Hood
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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03/07/03
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Lobby efforts bring results
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Valley Morning Star
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Perez-Trevino, E.
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02/23/03
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Utility seeks rate increase
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Valley Morning Star
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Spivey, S.
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02/13/03
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Bill: Cell phone numbers will not change
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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02/13/03
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Perry pledges help for RAHC
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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02/12/03
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Valley Interfaith rallies at Capitol
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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02/11/03
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Robin Hood, friend of poor?
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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02/09/03
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Equal student funding sought
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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02/07/03
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Upstate meets downstate
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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02/06/03
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Panel urges death to 'Robin Hood'
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El Paso Times
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Scharrer, G.
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02/05/03
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'Robin Hood' faces death
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San Antonio Express News
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Hood, L.
|
02/05/03
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Schools top issue in Texas, poll says
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Austin American Statesman
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Hammerstrom, C.
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02/04/03
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Interfaith leaders meet with state legislators
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
|
02/04/03
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Valley lawmakers lose three chairmanships, but gain one
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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01/31/03
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Lawmakers vow education fight
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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01/29/03
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Time for Perry to show leadership
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Meighan, T.
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01/28/03
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Agency spends more on the rich
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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01/28/03
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Valleyites enjoy Austin trip
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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01/26/03
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Zero budget, zero burden, zero blame
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Austin American Statesman
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McNeely, D.
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01/23/03
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Perry calls for spending review
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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01/18/03
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Official questions Medicaid numbers
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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01/16/03
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Lawmakers predicting battle on cuts
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San Antonio Express News
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Selby, W.
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01/15/03
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Lawmakers horrified over budget
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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01/14/03
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End to manifiestos urged
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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01/11/03
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Who's coming to dinner?
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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01/05/03
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Overhaul of school funding gets boost
|
Houston Chronicle
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Hughes, P.
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12/12/02
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Crossing party lines defended
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Valley Morning Star
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Perez-Trevino, E.
|
12/02/02
|
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Budget board spars over spending cap
|
Houston Chronicle
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Hughes, P.
|
11/26/02
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State spending set at $54.9 billion
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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11/26/02
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Mobile phone solution urged
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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11/23/02
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What now for South Texas?
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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11/17/02
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Will they be true Texans?
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San Antonio Express News
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Selby, W.
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11/16/02
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GOP says palanca party finished
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Valley Morning Star
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Perez-Trevino, E.
|
11/11/02
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Officials ready to work with GOP
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
|
11/09/02
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Reports evading the Net
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San Antonio Express News
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Selby, W.
|
07/26/02
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Advocacy group sues state legislator
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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03/04/02
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Area legislators make the grade
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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02/26/02
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College enrollment growing
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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02/09/02
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Select committee issues challenge
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Valley Morning Star
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Huff, M.
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11/16/01
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Still high, unemployment drops
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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11/16/01
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Tax revenues down in Port Isabel, SPI
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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11/10/01
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Cameron County officials seek railway funding
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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10/27/01
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They don't walk the walk: Business group gives poor marks to Valley lawmakers
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
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10/21/01
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Federal, state aid sought to bolster Island economy
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Valley Morning Star
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Milam, M.
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09/19/01
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Work starts on school finance issue
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Austin American Statesman
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Reston, M.
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09/06/01
|
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Committee to explore education funding, taxes
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San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
|
09/06/01
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Educators defend 'Robin Hood system'
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
|
09/06/01
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Valley's Democrats rally behind Sanchez
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
|
09/05/01
|
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Oliveira plans re-election bid
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Valley Morning Star
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Espinosa, N.
|
08/23/01
|
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Redistricting could shake up Valley
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
|
07/25/01
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Redistricting plan under scrutiny
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
|
07/11/01
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Veto ends Valley's hope for living-wage progress
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
06/21/01
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Veto of wage bill riles EPISO
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El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
06/20/01
|
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Activists angry as Perry vetoes living wage bill
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Pinkerton, J.
|
06/19/01
|
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Texas future looks bleak for spending
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Valley Morning Star
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Taylor, S.
|
05/05/01
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Bill would force later school start date
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Kirsch, J.
|
04/20/01
|
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Some fuming over smokeless tobacco
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San Antonio Express News
|
Selby, W.
|
04/12/01
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House eyes limits in bill's tax breaks for manufacturers
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Austin American Statesman
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Grisales, C.
|
04/09/01
|
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Don't back off testing immigrant students
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Dallas Morning News
|
|
04/06/01
|
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Final approval on education bills is expected today
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dyer, R.
|
04/03/01
|
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Map to road funds still being drawn
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San Antonio Express News
|
Selby, W.
|
03/20/01
|
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Tackling online taxes
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Austin American Statesman
|
Ladendorf, K.
|
03/05/01
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Bill seeks Medicaid for immigrants
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Valley Morning Star
|
Dailey, R.
|
03/01/01
|
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Shelving estate tax could cost Texas cash
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Susswein, G.
|
02/19/01
|
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Valley lawmakers bumped up a notch
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Valley Morning Star
|
Dailey, R.
|
01/21/01
|
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Laney to decide which reps get power
|
Valley Morning Star
|
Dailey, R.
|
01/14/01
|
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Lawmakers turn focus on border
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
|
01/07/01
|
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State expects tight budget, cool economy
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Villafranca, A.
|
01/05/01
|
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Rep. Hawley also cast vote for Oliveira
|
Corpus Christi Caller Times
|
Santos-Garza, V.
|
12/29/00
|
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Local lawmakers disagree on legislative caucus post
|
Corpus Christi Caller Times
|
Schwartz, J.
|
12/28/00
|
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Perry names Democrat as his secretary of state
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Hight, B.
|
12/16/00
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Bill protects Texas workers
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Valley Morning Star
|
Staff
|
11/23/00
|
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No big spending, predicts Oliveira
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Valley Morning Star
|
Dailey, R.
|
11/05/00
|
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Legislator draws GOP fire over airport gun incident
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Austin American Statesman
|
Harmon, D.
|
04/05/00
|
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Official caught with gun voted against concealed firearms
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Valley Morning Star
|
Dailey, R.
|
03/31/00
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Handgun incident probed
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San Antonio Express News
|
Gregor, A.
|
03/30/00
|
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No charges for Rep. Oliveira
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Valley Morning Star
|
Del Valle, F.
|
03/30/00
|
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Cuellar says he'll win 8th term
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Schiller, D.
|
09/28/99
|
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Representative pursues re-election
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Valley Morning Star
|
Salinas, G.
|
08/26/99
|
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They're gearing up for 2002
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Valley Morning Star
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Deal, J.
|
08/15/99
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New law designed to help HUB businesses grow
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El Paso Times
|
Gilot, L.
|
07/31/99
|
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Hispanic group elects Oliveira
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Valley Morning Star
|
Noriega, P.
|
06/23/99
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'Texas Monthly:' Oliveira among state's worst
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Valley Morning Star
|
Dailey, R.
|
06/17/99
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Education, tax-break plans settled
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Lee, C.
|
05/30/99
|
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State's lawmakers agree on $506 million in planned tax breaks
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
|
05/30/99
|
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Tax relief: something for everyone, but just a little for most
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Gonzalez, J.
|
05/30/99
|
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Panel OKs tax break package
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San Antonio Express News
|
Castillo, J.
|
05/30/99
|
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Legislature divides on education spending, tax cuts
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Root, J.
|
05/29/99
|
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School bill talks run into night
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Walt, K.
|
05/29/99
|
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House, Senate bills give tax relief
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Amarillo Daily News
|
Robbins, M.
|
05/27/99
|
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Tax-break decisions loom
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Dallas Morning News
|
Lee, C.
|
05/27/99
|
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Lawmakers rush to save tax breaks for business
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Baker, M.
|
05/27/99
|
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Texas House OKs $98 billion budget
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Gonzalez, J.
|
05/27/99
|
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House, Senate approve tax cuts
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
|
Robbins, M.
|
05/27/99
|
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Legislature gives new life to dead tax bills
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Castillo, J.
|
05/27/99
|
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Democrat kills business tax cut bill backed by Bush
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Austin American Statesman
|
Elizondo Jr., J.
|
05/26/99
|
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House weighs $240 million in tax breaks
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Lee, C.
|
05/26/99
|
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House debates bill to create jobs, extend tax credits
|
El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
05/26/99
|
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Tax bills imperiled by snafus
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Gonzalez, J.
|
05/26/99
|
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Investment
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Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
05/23/99
|
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Sales tax cut bills hit snag
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Root, J.
|
05/22/99
|
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Tax cuts are proposed, but some say budget can't bear the burden
|
Dallas Morning News
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Lee, C.
|
05/21/99
|
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Senate approves border bill
|
Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
|
05/21/99
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Natural gas gets break in power bill
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Austin American Statesman
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Hight, B.
|
05/19/99
|
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FTC questions bill on joint negotiations by physicians groups
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Lunday, S.
|
05/18/99
|
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Broaden 'at risk' definition
|
El Paso Times
|
Editorial
|
05/17/99
|
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Time runs short for $2 billion in tax cuts
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Austin American Statesman
|
Elizondo Jr., J.
|
05/16/99
|
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State lawmakers craft final $98.6 billion budget
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Austin American Statesman
|
Elizondo Jr., J.
|
05/15/99
|
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Budget pot grows by $807 million
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Austin American Statesman
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Elizondo Jr., J.
|
05/14/99
|
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State surplus increases
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Dallas Morning News
|
Slater, W.
|
05/14/99
|
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State's surplus boosted
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Root, J.
|
05/14/99
|
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Rylander announces surplus
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
|
Parker, P.
|
05/14/99
|
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House OKs stronger punishments
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Valley Morning Star
|
Dailey, R.
|
05/13/99
|
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House votes to help businesses owned by women, minorities
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Brooks, A.
|
05/12/99
|
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Revenue estimates requested in House
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San Antonio Express News
|
A.P. Wire
|
05/12/99
|
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Tax cuts cause tempers to flare
|
Austin American Statesman
|
McNeely, D.
|
05/11/99
|
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Sales tax cuts win big boost from GOP
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Austin American Statesman
|
Elizondo Jr., J.
|
05/07/99
|
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Lawmaker suggests politics delaying Rylander report
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Elizondo Jr., J.
|
05/07/99
|
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Tax-break bills get tentative approval
|
Corpus Christi Caller Times
|
Tinsley, A.
|
05/07/99
|
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House offers proposed $400 million tax cut
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Root, J.
|
05/07/99
|
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Texas House gives tax relief approval
|
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
|
Parker, P.
|
05/07/99
|
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Capitol notebook
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Houston Chronicle
|
A.P. Wire
|
05/05/99
|
|
Capitol notebook
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Houston Chronicle
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A.P. Wire
|
05/04/99
|
|
Oil, gas severance tax relief bill dies
|
San Angelo Standard Times
|
Graves, P.
|
05/04/99
|
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Lawmaker awed by newfound influence
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Austin American Statesman
|
Elizondo Jr., J.
|
05/03/99
|
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Property tax cut is called unlikely
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Root, J.
|
05/02/99
|
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Senate to move on corporate tax break plans
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Austin American Statesman
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Hight, B.
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04/20/99
|
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Lawmakers look for grand slam
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
|
03/27/99
|
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Bill would force older plants to reduce air-pollution levels
|
El Paso Times
|
Scharrer, G.
|
03/25/99
|
|
Oliveira returns home
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Valley Morning Star
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Staff
|
03/12/99
|
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Rep. hospitalized after complaints
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Valley Morning Star
|
Dailey, R.
|
03/11/99
|
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Anti-affirmative action leader comes to Texas
|
Dallas Morning News
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Lee, C.
|
03/09/99
|
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Anti-affirmative action efforts decried
|
Houston Chronicle
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Mason, J.
|
03/09/99
|
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New day for affirmative action?
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Austin American Statesman
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Brooks, A.
|
03/08/99
|
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New oil-tax relief bill clears House
|
Amarillo Daily News
|
Robbins, M.
|
03/04/99
|
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Fight over children's health care threatens oil bill
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Root, J.
|
03/04/99
|
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Texas House committee approves oil tax break
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Gonzalez, J.
|
03/04/99
|
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Schools promised aid for oil funds
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Abilene Reporter-News
|
Tinsley, A.
|
02/26/99
|
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House panel halts emergency bill for oil well tax breaks
|
Amarillo Daily News
|
Robbins, M.
|
02/25/99
|
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State panel delays vote on oil-relief bill
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Lee, C.
|
02/25/99
|
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Interim oil tax break on hold
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Hillen, M.
|
02/25/99
|
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Marginal well tax exemption appears to lack House support
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Gonzalez, J.
|
02/25/99
|
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Vote on tax relief for oil industry is postponed
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Castillo, J.
|
02/25/99
|
|
Texas Senate tackles social promotions
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Hughes, P.
|
02/19/99
|
|
Oil tax relief bill lingers in House for now
|
Abilene Reporter-News
|
Tinsley, A.
|
02/18/99
|
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Border counties push for Marshall Plan
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Austin American Statesman
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Harmon, D.
|
02/14/99
|
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House not in hurry on oil tax relief bill
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Root, J.
|
02/12/99
|
|
Hispanics wield new clout at Capitol
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Austin American Statesman
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Brooks, A.
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01/31/99
|
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Spanish bill worries some officials
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ruiz, R.
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01/30/99
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Valley gains in House
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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01/29/99
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Wrong bill for the right reasons
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San Antonio Express News
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Noboa, J.
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01/23/99
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Spanish requirement
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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01/21/99
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Lawmakers work to forge ties with Mexico
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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01/21/99
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Change draws debate
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Valley Morning Star
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Martinez, M.
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01/18/99
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Bill to require Spanish studies filed
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San Antonio Express News
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Tolley, L.
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01/15/99
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Bill would require Spanish classes
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Austin American Statesman
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Harmon, D.
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01/13/99
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Lawmaker pushes $1.3 billion plan for border area
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San Antonio Express News
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Castillo, J.
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01/09/99
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Oliveira emphasizes border issues in legislation
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Valley Morning Star
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Lopes, T.
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01/08/99
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N. Texas losing job funds to border area
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Sanchez, C.
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09/19/98
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State lawmaker pledges his support
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Valley Morning Star
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Waltz, D.
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09/19/98
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Proposed higher fines for spray paint rejected
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/15/98
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Welfare-work gains touted, but lawmakers have doubts
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Houston Chronicle
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Hughes, P.
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04/17/98
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Bilingual education combatants setting up for South Texas battlefield
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Salinas, G.
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04/12/98
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Paying tuition early
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Valley Morning Star
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Salinas, G.
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03/25/98
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Welfare's last stand
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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03/13/98
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The sick side of overregulation
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Valley Morning Star
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02/22/98
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Smart Jobs program criticized
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Austin American Statesman
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Rodriguez, R.
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12/04/97
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Pork fattens border initiative
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San Antonio Express News
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Gold, R.
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11/24/97
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Lawmakers hear from people in need of better housing
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Brownsville Herald
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Salinas, G.
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11/22/97
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Senate committee wants to see colonia
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Valley Morning Star
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Salinas, G.
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11/22/97
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Win, lose or draw?
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Valley Morning Star
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Hethcock, B.
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11/09/97
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Oliveira campaign shows off muscle, Morales
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Brownsville Herald
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King, K.
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11/07/97
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Valley gets reprieve from Levi's
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Brownsville Herald
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11/04/97
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Oliveira touts Brownsville's RAHC chances
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Valley Morning Star
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King, K.
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10/30/97
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Welfare officials grilled
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Dallas Morning News
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Minutaglio, B.
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10/29/97
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New methods necessary to reach welfare goals
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Houston Chronicle
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Hughes, P.
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10/29/97
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Chancellor champions admissions
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Valley Morning Star
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Salinas, G.
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10/26/97
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Job climate helps trim welfare roll
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Houston Chronicle
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Hughes, P.
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10/19/97
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Hearings approach on effects of NAFTA
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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10/07/97
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Welfare-work system to get close scrutiny
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Houston Chronicle
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Hughes, P.
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09/24/97
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Welfare-to-work gets boost
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Ellis, R.
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09/05/97
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Texas is removing barriers to employment
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Dallas Morning News
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Ellis, R.
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08/31/97
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UTB gets four-year status
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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06/20/97
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Going colorblind will mean change
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Valley Morning Star
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06/01/97
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Valley remains wary of weevil program
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/27/97
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Baseball dreams 'still alive'
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/23/97
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UTB passage expected
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/22/97
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Effects are felt
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Valley Morning Star
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Martinez, D.
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05/22/97
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Bill will be heard
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/21/97
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Senate bill halted to benefit colonias, community centers
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/20/97
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Swinford's efforts to save agricultural loan agency
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Robbins, M.
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05/16/97
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Legislator's definition of pro wrestling takes fall
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Houston Chronicle
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Herman, K.
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05/11/97
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Parental choice is a step closer
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Valley Morning Star
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05/11/97
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Stadium bill is advancing to Senate
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/09/97
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HMOs lose House battle
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Austin American Statesman
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Hight, B.
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05/08/97
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House passes bill to allow HMO suits
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Dallas Morning News
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Oppel, R.
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05/08/97
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House preliminarily approves bill letting patients sue HMOs
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Sanchez, C.
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05/08/97
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House OKs compromise bill allowing Texans to sue HMOs
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Houston Chronicle
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Hughes, P.
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05/08/97
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House looking to approve baseball bill
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/08/97
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Definition knocked out of wrestling bill
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Austin American Statesman
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Herman, K.
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05/07/97
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Key language bounced from professional wrestling bill
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San Antonio Express News
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05/07/97
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Poaching proposal delayed
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/03/97
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Stadium bill stalled
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/01/97
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House kills loophole for law firms
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Houston Chronicle
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Robison, C.
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04/26/97
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Goofy grappling
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Texarkana Gazette
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04/18/97
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Colonia money gets first OK
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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04/18/97
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Bill would label pro wrestling show biz, take it to the mat for taxes
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Hanna, B.
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04/17/97
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Mexican students might get exemption
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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04/17/97
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Wrestling may be rigged, bill says
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Austin American Statesman
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Herman, K.
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04/15/97
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Bill aims to block access to cybersex
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San Antonio Express News
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Foy, N.
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04/08/97
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House nears OK for sales tax money use
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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04/08/97
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Texas' needs well-balanced
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Valley Morning Star
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Oliveira, R.
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03/29/97
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Abatements to get close examination
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San Antonio Express News
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Poling, T.
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03/27/97
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Lawmaker joins effort to regulate HMOs
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Arlington Morning News
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Schlegel, D.
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03/25/97
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Colonia bills on utilities, variances stalled
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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03/25/97
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Valley legislators happy with budget
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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03/21/97
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Economic development bill could boost baseball efforts
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San Antonio Express News
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King, D.
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02/25/97
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Education chief promises school program backing
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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02/18/97
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Touch welfare choices
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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02/16/97
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Valley spring training plan a hit
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San Antonio Express News
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King, D.
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02/08/97
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Bush tax plan has trade-offs
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Austin American Statesman
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Oliveira, R.
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02/06/97
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Valley lawmakers express skepticism
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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01/29/97
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Bill co-sponsor Oliveira promotes faster disaster relief plan
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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01/28/97
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Texas swings wide on promoting tourism
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Austin American Statesman
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Garcia Jr., A.
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01/26/97
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Senator proposes UT-Brownsville as 4-year institution
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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01/21/97
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UTB fights massive budget cut
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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01/16/97
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Morales' run invigorating for Hispanics
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Dallas Morning News
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10/26/96
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Today's task to create workers for Texas' future
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Houston Chronicle
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Ellis, R.
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09/02/96
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When two interests collide
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Valley Morning Star
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Brodecky, J.
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08/25/96
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Lawmaker's connections bring up questions
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Valley Morning Star
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Essex, A.
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08/17/96
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Statewide overhaul is taxing
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San Antonio Express News
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Edwards, T.
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07/28/96
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System could use overhaul
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Valley Morning Star
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Perrenot, G.
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07/17/96
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State panel in Harlingen to hear tax criticisms
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San Antonio Express News
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07/16/96
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Morales gets area endorsement
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Valley Morning Star
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Salinas, G.
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05/15/96
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Changes in judicial makeup suggested
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Allen, E.
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04/27/96
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Judge elections focus of hearing
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San Antonio Express News
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04/26/96
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Oliveira assures public employees that program doesn't threaten them
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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03/26/96
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Job-training plan bogged in quagmire of authority
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Austin American Statesman
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Kay, M.
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03/17/96
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Oliveira quiets fears at TEC
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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02/15/96
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Push renews for events center
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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01/25/96
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Pair cleared in witness tampering probe
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San Antonio Express News
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01/14/96
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Grand jury clears Rep. Oliveira, investigator
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Valley Morning Star
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Essex, A.
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01/13/96
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Field of 7 vies for Kika's congressional seat
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Valley Morning Star
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01/03/96
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Legislator fined in Cameron case
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San Antonio Express News
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Krausse, H.
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12/14/95
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State rep., investigator face charges
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Valley Morning Star
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Allen, E.
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12/14/95
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Valley officials prepare for state cutbacks with grant
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Valley Morning Star
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Hall, W.
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08/23/95
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Job program consolidation on horizon
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Gonzalez, J.
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08/01/95
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Oliveira says scandal will 'go away'
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Valley Morning Star
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Allen, E.
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07/27/95
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Lawmaker, judge deny conspiracy
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Valley Morning Star
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Allen, E.
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07/25/95
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Welfare reform, Medicaid changes become Texas law
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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06/14/95
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Welfare reform bill approved
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Valley Morning Star
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Rowe, L.
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05/27/95
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Lucio drops hotel amendment
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Valley Morning Star
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Cisneros, O.
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05/26/95
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Sports bill
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Dallas Morning News
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05/25/95
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Bill to make emergency area proceeds
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/25/95
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Tax abatement measure stumbles
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/23/95
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Truan, Lucio square off over specialty courts
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/20/95
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Officials agree on job training consolidation plan
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Austin American Statesman
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Gamboa, S.
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05/19/95
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In Texas, jobs could become Job 1
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Houston Chronicle
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Walt, K.
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05/19/95
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Texans get right to carry handguns
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/17/95
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Marmolejo situation inspires legislation
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/13/95
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House OKs education overhaul
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/08/95
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Education proposal rejected
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/07/95
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Reps seek priority for education over justice
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/06/95
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Home rule sparks revolt
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/05/95
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House changes draw fire from senator
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Valley Morning Star
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Dailey, R.
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05/03/95
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Brownsville lawmaker stable after heart surgery
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San Antonio Express News
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06/03/93
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Oliveira stable after bypass surgery
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Valley Morning Star
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06/03/93
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Family law attorneys put Oliveira in top 10
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Valley Morning Star
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