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UPDATE: Senate Approves Overturning FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal
Posted on · Several Republicans joined Democrats in voting to overturn the FCC's controversial decision. But the measure has little chance of success in the House.
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UPDATE: Ryan Bowing Out, Sending Ripples Of Uncertainty Through GOP
Posted on · Amid an uneasy tenure that saw the failure of an Obamacare repeal and the passage of tax cuts — as well as an uneven relationship with President Trump — Ryan is calling it quits
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Spending Talks Nearly Done, $1.3T Bill Soon To Be Unveiled
Posted on · Lawmakers agreed on the broad outlines of the budget plan last month
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After Ruling On Texas’ “Sanctuary Cities” Law, Opponents Say They’re Down But Not Out
Posted on · Attorneys and immigrants' rights groups who fought against Senate Bill 4 say their next move isn’t exactly clear, but they insist they have a handful of options remaining.
Texas Elections 2018
In Texas Elections, As In Schools, Participation Is Part Of The Grade
Posted on · Political candidates wanting a major boost from a public education voting bloc last week saw their hopes fall when teachers did not show up to the polls in the numbers they had expected. But educator voting advocates argue their political strength is only growing.
Texas Elections 2018
Runoff Elections Bring Out The Most Passionate, Idealogical Voters
Posted on · Fewer voters make it to the polls on runoff day, but those who do take the election seriously.
Texas Elections 2018
Cruz Releases Country Jingle Deriding O’Rourke
Posted on · Cruz tweeted the 60-second radio ad Tuesday night
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It’s Texas Primaries Time: Why and How To Vote-In 59 Seconds
Posted on · Texas primaries are already underway: Friday March 2nd is the last day for early voting and Election Day will take place on March 6th.
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Senate Will Not Vote On Gun Measures Next Week
Posted on · The White House meeting confused and frustrated many Republican lawmakers, who were seeking clear guidance from Trump on a gun bill he would sign that could attract GOP votes in Congress.
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Polling Place Battleground: Freedom Of Speech Versus Freedom From Intimidation
Posted on · Polling places are a politics-free zone. Could that change with a Supreme Court case out of Minnesota? The court is hearing arguments in a key case on this Wednesday
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Harris County Early Voting Kicked Off Tuesday
Posted on · Starting numbers in nation's first primaries this year jump significantly over those in '14
Texas Elections 2018
CHECK OUT: Your Voting Guide 2018 For Houston And Harris County
Posted on · The first day of early voting for the March 6 Texas primary begins Tuesday, February 20
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HISD Postpones Vote On Layoff of Teachers, Other Budget Cuts
Posted on · The district says Harvey is partly to blame-- for a budget deficit it’s trying to make up for.
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Today Is The Deadline To Register To Vote In Time For The 2018 Primaries
Posted on · Texas will host the first statewide primaries of 2018 on March 6. Unlike some other states, Texas doesn't allow voter registration on the day of an election.
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Texans Have One Week Left To Register To Vote In Time For The 2018 Primaries
Posted on · Texas will host the first statewide primaries of 2018 on March 6. Unlike some other states, Texas doesn't allow voter registration on the day of an election.