Straus Faces Third Term Challenge From GOP Faction
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus seeks a third two year term amid intra party opposition led by Rep. Bryan Hughes. Straus, credited for a 2011 budget with 5.4 billion in school cuts, won strong support on opening day in 2011 and faces potential shifts as many freshmen join the 2013 House. Democratic leaders weigh alignments amid debates on immigration, education cuts, and health care.
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Today in History and Birthdays
Today marks the 180th day of 2012 and the ninth day of summer with events from 1914 to 2004. Notable birthdays include Rubens, Rousseau, Elway, Cusack, Masterson, and Brooks with quotes from Rousseau and a note on Mel Brooks Academy Awards.
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First You Dream Musicals at the Kennedy Center
Donna Brazile argues for comprehensive immigration reform and praises President Obama for immigration actions aiding undocumented youth. She notes bipartisan efforts on reform, critiques Romney’s stance, and urges Republicans to align with Latino voters to win national elections.
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