Politics

My name is Lydia Long, and I amrunning for Taylor County JP Pct. 1, Place 1. I want you to know why I am sopassionate about becoming a JP and why you should vote for me. The Justice of the Peace is the legal jurisdiction closest to the averagecitizen and most people form their trust…

Mr. John Cummins is one of the candidates for Justice ofPeace Precient 1, Place 1 stopped by the West Texas Tribune for an interview onMarch 25th. I was familiar with Mr. Cummins at least from the standpointof seeing him at the Post Office and other locations around town. We had nothad a lengthy conversation before…

Current Budget CrisisBecause of the present budget crisis we are in, TAAACC advocate for a more balanced approach versus the just cut mentality. We are suggesting that we cannot balance the budget through cuts along without damaging our economy and thus our future. We should look at least to using some of our “Rainy Day…

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and women of the 112th Congress, as well as your new Speaker, John Boehner. And as we mark this occasion, we are also mindful of the empty chair in this Chamber, and pray…

By JIM ABRAMS, Associated Press Writer Jim Abrams, Associated Press Writer – Mon Sep 21, 6:43 am ETWASHINGTON – Despite predictions the Great Recession is running out of steam, the House is taking up emergency legislation this week to help the millions of Americans who see no immediate end to their economic miseries.A bill offered…

Posted by Jesse LeeSpeaking to Harry Smith of CBS News, the President explains his thinking on Iran:Q Let’s move on to the news of the day. The Ayatollah Khamenei gave his speech today, gave his sermon. He said that the election in Iran was, in fact, legitimate. He said, “The street demonstrations are unacceptable.” Do…

June 25, 2009 AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced that a special session of the Texas Legislature will begin on Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.“The 81st Legislative Session was one of the most successful in recent memory, providing a tax cut to 40,000 small businesses and increasing financial aid for college students by…

Capitol Commentby Senator Kay Bailey HutchisonJune 26, 2009In the past week, millions of Iranian citizens have taken to the streets protesting the election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, saying it was a sham. Iranian leaders blame foreign influence for this unrest. But what is really happening is that Iranians are looking to beacons of freedom around the…

WASHINGTON, DC – To extend some relief to U.S. auto dealers impacted by Chrysler’s bankruptcy filing and falling sales, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison introduced an amendment that will give dealerships slated for closing on June 9 an extra 60 days to close down operations and sell remaining inventory. Speaking on the floor of the…