By Will Hurd for the New York Times Originally published in the New York Times on July 19, 2018 Lawmakers must keep the American people informed of the current danger, writes a Republican congressman from Texas. Over the course of my career as an undercover officer in the C.I.A., I saw […]
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Cornyn advocated for bill to rollback of Dodd-Frank banking regulations
By John Waters On Wednesday, March 14 the U.S. Senate voted to repeal parts of the banking regulation commonly known as Dodd-Frank (named for the bill’s sponsors Chris Dodd and Barney Frank), promulgated in the wake of the 2007-2008 financial crisis. The following exchange occurred during a press conference call, […]
In Money Race, Cruz and O’Rourke taking Different Paths
As the high-profile race between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke gains steam, the way the two Texans have approached funding their campaigns could set their race apart nationally. Written by Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune, Oct. 24, 2017 WASHINGTON — A weird and wild U.S. Senate […]
Primary race to challenge U.S Rep. Will Hurd draws two more Democrats
Two more prominent Democrats are joining the race to challenge U.S Rep. Will Hurd, whose sprawling 23rd Congressional district runs across much of the Texas border. BY PATRICK SVITEK Texas Tribune. August 20, 2017 U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, speaks at the Border Unity Rally on March 25, 2017. Marjorie Kamys Cotera for […]



