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Texas Republicans: June jobless numbers show failure of Obamanomics

The June employment numbers, released earlier today, show that the economy is not rebounding as previously hoped.

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Top Ten: Drugs, guns found in Rep. Blake Farenthold’s sister’s home

Sue Farenthold was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

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Congressman Ted Poe leads the Houston-area pack in congressional campaign...

House incumbents from the metropolitan area are en route to re-election.

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Texas Republicans cosponsor bill to reform, depoliticize NASA administration

Reps. John Culberson, R-Houston, Pete Olsen, R-Sugar Land, and Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, cosponsor Space Leadership Preservation Act to end "mismanagement" and "abrupt program changes" in NASA...

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Houston Republicans rally one last time on election eve

Houston area Republicans have one last chance to rally with their candidates before the polls open tomorrow.

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Gaza conflict: Texas delegation firmly stands with Israel

As the violence in Gaza intensifies and global pressure growing on Israel to halt air strikes, Texas congressmen are appealing for a peaceful solution. But there is no doubt who they are siding with:...

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TexMessage: Texas Republicans write letter opposing Susan Rice for Secretary...

Amid discussions that President Barack Obama will nominate U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice as Secretary of State, Texas Republicans aren't keeping quiet. Fourteen Texas Republicans joined 83 other House GOP...

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NRA after Newtown: Paper tiger or sleeping tiger?

Senate Republicans rejecting a U.N. treaty on disability discrimination earlier this month won headlines, but a similar blow last July to the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty drew mostly yawns. That may have...

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Texas House Republicans resoundingly say ‘no’ to bipartisan fiscal cliff deal

Texas Republican House members just said no to the bipartisan deal to pull the nation back from the “fiscal cliff.” While both Texas senators — Republicans Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn — joined...

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John Culberson says he’s ‘dumbfounded and deeply disappointed’ by fiscal...

Texas on the Potomac welcomes guest commentary from across the political spectrum. Today, we offer a column by Houston Republican Rep. John Culberson explaining his strong opposition to the bipartisan...

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8 Texas Republicans vote against Superstorm Sandy relief

Texas Republicans were divided over providing $9 billion in federal aid to the victims of Superstorm Sandy, with 8 of the state’s 24 GOP House members voting no. The emergency measure — pulled from...

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UPDATED: Texas’ elected officials react to President Obama’s sweeping...

Texas Gov. Rick Perry says "no gun law could have saved the children in Sandy Hook Elementary" from the gunman's terror.

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John Culberson is only Texas Republican to vote for Sandy relief; Joaquin...

Let’s hope Texas doesn’t need hurricane relief from Congress anytime soon. Republicans lawmakers along the Texas Gulf Coast voted to deny New Jersey, New York and Connecticut residents storm assistance...

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“Right to bear arms” shapes Texas congressional delegation’s reaction to gun...

Democrats prepared to study the proposals while Republicans rally to stymie any threat to gun rights

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The List: NRA’s 2012 donations to Texas congressional delegation

The National Rifle Association donated to 23 federal political candidates from Texas in the 2012 election cycle. Twenty-one of them were victorious. The only losers: presidential candidate Rick Perry...

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Texas lawmakers (mostly) avoid partisanship during inaugural festivities

[View the story "Texas lawmakers respond to Obama inaugural address" on Storify]

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Want to keep tabs on your favorite (or least favorite) Houston-area...

Want to see the latest coverage of every Houston-area lawmaker in DC? Our interactive map will make it easy. Powered by Tableau Instructions: Put your mouse cursor over a district, when the...

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The most conservative Texan in Congress? Conaway, Hensarling tie for first

Who’s the most conservative House member from Texas? It’s a spirited competition, given the true-red conservative nature of the Texas Republican congressional delegation. But, since it’s awards season,...

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Rep. John Culberson calls for an independent body to protect NASA from...

Houston Rep. John Culberson, who has long advocated for the nation’s space program, today presented his vision for the future of NASA — and it includes big changes in management of the space agency....

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Texas congressmen up in arms over White House tour cancellations

On Tuesday, White House officials announced tours of the president’s home will be cancelled until further notice because of sequestration. Ever since, Texas lawmakers have expressed outraged at the...

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