Texas View Freshmen lawmakers urged to own a policy niche
A Texas View column urges new lawmakers in the 84th Legislature to develop a specialty and become the most informed person in the room. It highlights Dallas area freshmen like Dan Branch and Linda Harper-Brown, noting the loss of seniority and the need to fill gaps. It cites Rep Ron Simmons as an example of studying the budget through committee sessions. It stresses independence from outside pressure and the value of crafting personal policy priorities.
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Dan Branch
Dallas
Linda Harper- Brown
Irving
Transportation
John Arena
Bennett Ratliff
Coppell
Bob Deuell
Greenville
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House
Senate
Ron Simmons
Carrollton
House Appropriations Committee
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Texas lawmakers and federal officials contact details
A compilation of contact information for U.S. Representatives and Senators from Texas including Rep. Mike Conaway, Randy Neugebauer, Francisco Canseco, Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Ted Cruz, plus state officials Rep. Tom Craddick, Sen. Kel Seliger, and Sen. Carlos Aresti with office addresses, phone numbers, and email links for Washington and state capitol offices.
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Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
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Odessa
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Lubbock
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San Antonio
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Ted Cruz
Dirksen Senate
Washington
D.C
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Senate
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Capitol
P.O
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Amarillo
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New Year Reflections on Illness and Gratitude
Estrich recounts three months of hospitalization across two hospitals in 2014, praising nurses and doctors at Mayo Clinic Phoenix and Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles. She notes the unequal world of sickness, the flawed view of medicine as pure science, and the personal growth from pain and recovery. She expresses deep thanks and a resolve to be a better person, mother, sister, and teacher.
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles
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