Ship of State: Texas Echoes on Washington’s Partisan Drift
An opinion piece argues Washington gridlock stems from eroded camaraderie, contrasting Texas governor George W. Bush’s collaborative style with federal partisan friction. It notes structural differences, the Capitol’s restoration and underground extension reducing interaction, and suggests familiarity can foster cooperation. Contact details for Dave McNeely are provided.
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San Antonio
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San Antonio Express-News
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McNeely
Tea Party Freshmen Offer Glimmer Amid Debt Fight
Letter to the editor arguing the Tea Party freshmen are the only hope in Congress as debt and deficits loom. The piece criticizes President Obama’s debt, claims the debt ceiling bill fails to curb spending, alleges White House bias in jobs and budgets, and urges a wake up call in 2012.
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Today in History and Births and Sports Note 2011
On this date in history events include the Gestapo arresting Anne Frank in Amsterdam in 1944 and Arthur Bremer's 1972 sentence for shooting George Wallace. Birthdays include Shelley Armstrong Thornton Obama Clemens Gordon. In 2007 Alex Rodriguez became the youngest Yankee to reach 500 career homers.
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Amsterdam
Arthur Bremer
Gov
Alex Rodriguez
New York Yankees
Texas Space Legacy and NASA Johnson Center Tribute
A compact tribute tracing NASA and Johnson Space Center origins in Texas. It notes Apollo 11 landing words by Armstrong, Mission Control in Houston, and Texas’ ongoing leadership in space exploration. Mentions 2011 through 2020 era milestones, shuttle concludes, and Sen Cornyn’s committee roles.
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Ted Poe District 2 Representative Contact Details
Ted Poe serves as District 2 representative with office phone 966 425 6565 and online presence at www.house.gov/poe for constituent inquiries and legislative outreach.
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