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As Head of DOE, Perry Would Favor Policies That Increase Natural Gas Prices

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on January 24, 2017 · Former Gov. Rick Perry faces a confirmation vote in the Senate on Tuesday for his nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Energy. Among all the questions Perry’s appointment has raised, one that’s gotten little scrutiny is what it might mean for natural gas prices.

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When Parents Don’t Speak English, Schools Shouldn’t Rely On Students To Translate

Laura Isensee

Posted on April 6, 2015 · In Texas, almost one of every five students is learning English.

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Texas Commissioner To Delay Waiver Request Until After Legislative Session

Laura Isensee

Posted on April 1, 2015 · Commissioner Michael Williams indicated his intent in a letter to the U.S. Department of Education Tuesday.

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Posted on October 9, 2017 · Under the president’s executive action, membership groups could sponsor insurance plans that cost less because they wouldn’t have to offer the full menu of benefits required under the Affordable Care Act

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ERCOT Forecasts Sufficient Power Availability Through Summer

Travis Bubenik

Posted on March 6, 2017 · Rising natural gas prices could lead to a bigger share of electricity generated from coal.

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Here Is What Donald Trump Wants To Do In His First 100 Days

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Posted on November 10, 2016 · On Wednesday, the Senate majority leader threw cold water on some of Trump's plans.

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Oil Industry Expects New Energy Policies From Trump Administration

Ed Mayberry

Posted on November 9, 2016 · There may be an initial period of uncertainty as energy policies are developed, but the oil and gas industry anticipates that the president-elect will support drilling as one way of job creation.

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