Continuing to emphasize religious values as the Iowa caucuses loom, Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that “bringing America back begins with faith.”
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Energy
Jon Wellinghoff: The TT Interview
The chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on managing wind energy, how electric cars could change the grid and what he’s learned by monitoring his electricity consumption at home .
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Anti-Washington Perry Heading to Capitol Hill
Gov. Rick Perry will hit the city he vows to shake up this week for a presidential candidate forum and meetings with the lawmakers on Capitol Hill whose salaries and work he plans to slash.
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Some Texas Lawmakers Hold Out on Endorsing
Some Texas Republicans in Congress still have not endorsed a candidate in the contest for the party’s presidential nomination. What are they waiting for?
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Congress
Blame and Uncertainty as Supercommittee Gives In
The breakdown raised new questions about the way forward for Congress and the trickle-down effects for politics and federal spending in Texas.
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Congress
Gohmert Votes No on Balanced Budget Amendment
A balanced-budget constitutional amendment fell short in the U.S. House today. Only one Texas Republican, U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, of Tyler, voted against the measure.
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Congress
Lawmakers Want Defense Technology on Border
With American troops leaving Iraq and an eventual withdrawal from Afghanistan expected, advocates for tighter border security hope to bring military technology — and soldiers’ expertise — to the border.
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Congress
Must You Be a Millionaire to Serve in the People’s House?
For those not as fortunate as U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin — Congress’s wealthiest member — a low net worth poses a challenge.
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Criminal Justice
Updated: Cornyn Presses Holder on Alleged Texas Operation
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn confronted U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday about allegations of a Texas-based gun-walking operation similar to the controversial Fast and Furious operation in Arizona.
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Not For Perry in Perryland? It’s a Risky Business
Texans have elected Rick Perry governor three times. But not all of the state’s prominent Republicans are supporting his presidential campaign, which could be politically risky, whether he makes it to the White House or comes home.