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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Posted on February 12, 2020 · The president gave his backing to three candidates who have been leading their primaries but are trying to avoid runoffs in crowded fields.

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Posted on July 18, 2019 · The Houston Democrat has repeatedly bucked party leadership by pushing impeachment. But the lone-wolf move failed once again Wednesday.

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