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Federal Watchdog Probing Sen. Ted Cruz’s Efforts To Change Pandemic Loan Program

Bret Jaspers, KERA

Posted on February 5, 2021 · Requirements of the program were altered soon after Cruz wrote to officials in charge. The changes benefitted major Cruz donors.

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State Sen. Roland Gutierrez aims to unseat Ted Cruz from U.S. Senate

David Martin Davies, Texas Public Radio

Posted on July 10, 2023 · 'Our systems in Texas are broken,' he said in an interview with TPR, 'and they're broken because of people like Ted Cruz.'

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Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary targeting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on July 10, 2023 · Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary.

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The Latest in American Politics: The 2024 Presidential Race, Houston Mayoral Race, and More

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Posted on July 5, 2023 · Experts in political science share their insight on local, state and national politics.

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With funding ending, 44% of child care programs likely to close within the next year, survey says

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on March 17, 2023 · Texas Workforce Commission provided over $34.6 billion using the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act in 2021 and 2022. Many programs are receiving their final payments in the coming months.

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