Texas road funding passes amid 3rd called session
The Texas Legislature approved a two part plan to fund transportation. A constitutional amendment would divert 50 percent of severance taxes from the Rainy Day Fund to the highway fund pending voter approval. A select committee on transportation funding would set a Rainy Day Fund minimum balance, with DOT required to save at least 100 million for debt reduction.
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Republicans Face Debate Over Snoop of 9 11 Security
The piece contrasts 1964 GOP infighting with 2016 debates over NSA spying. Nelson Rockefeller warned against Goldwater’s extremism, while Rand Paul and Chris Christie clash on security vs liberty. Polls show broad support for some surveillance but calls for clearer limits. The Register Editorial Board urges a liberty rooted GOP realignment.
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TSA misconduct rise prompts call for security overhaul
In the wake of a GAO report showing a 26 percent rise in TSA employee misconduct from 2010 to 2012, critics urge structural changes. Instances include tardiness, negligent inspections, and theft, with high profile groping allegations and passenger abuse cited. Proposals favor lighter screening and reduced prohibited items, plus private sector involvement.
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