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IRS Chief Denies Politics Drove Tea Party Screening
The nation's top tax official apologized for the agency's treatment of conservative groups, denied he lied to Congress about it and insisted that politics did not motivate the agency's decision to give Tea Party groups extra scrutiny.
Congressman Lloyd Doggett: "The Only True Republican Alternative to Obamacare is Nothingcare"
Today, as Republicans in Congress tried to come between Americans and their doctors with their 37th feckless attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, staunch progressive and champion of healthcare Congressman Lloyd Doggett stood up and offered his strong defense of the bill.
Remarks by the President at Manor New Technology High School
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Texas! Howdy, Manor. Go Titans! I hear that there's a rule that anyone who gives a presentation in front of the class has to dress up, so I made sure to wear a tie.
President Obama arrives in Austin, launches job creation tour
The president stepped off Air Force One with Rep. Lloyd Doggett, and was greeted on the tarmac by Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Gov.
'Governor' Van de Putte an advocate for equality
Sights and sounds of San Antonio poured into the Texas Senate Saturday, as state Sen.
A CONVERSATION WITH AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER TODD STAPLES Have coffee and conversation with Texas' agriculture commissioner Todd Staples, one of the candidates in the 2014 lieutenant governor race.
House Dem pushes for permanent education tax credit
A senior Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee has introduced legislation to permanently extend an education tax credit beloved by many Democrats.