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Senate Leaders’ Budget Deal Faces Opposition In Both Parties

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Posted on February 8, 2018 · The White House backed the deal — despite President Donald Trump's outburst a day earlier

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Riven By Fire And Fiery Rhetoric, Venezuela Decides Its Future In The Streets

Colin Dwyer, NPR

Posted on May 5, 2017 · President Nicolás Maduro is pushing for a new constitution — but protesters are pushing back. As the political tug-of-war unfolds, violence and international criticism continue to escalate.

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Posted on July 28, 2022 · Gates would be built across the coast of Galveston Bay and moved into place before hurricanes hit to block water from going up the Houston Ship Channel and flooding homes. 

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Debate between Texas GOP attorney general candidates got heated, even though incumbent Ken Paxton wasn’t there

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Posted on August 12, 2021 · Governor Greg Abbott and other state leaders have engineered a temporary fix, but Abbott’s veto of the Legislature’s budget may have permanent ramifications for the balance of power in Texas politics.

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The Senate Approves The $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill In A Historic Vote

Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on August 10, 2021 · The vote is a victory for a group of bipartisan Senate negotiators who worked with the White House to craft the agreement. The measure faces an uphill path in the House.

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