U.S. Congress

The unconstitutionality of it all

"...dilute Democratic voting strength and potentially to eject from Congress longtime Austin Rep. Lloyd Doggett. They have thus far..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...Although Texans voted only a month ago – the..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

U.S. Rep Will Hurd Walks the Purple Line at Trib Fest

Outbound GOP rep tells opening-night crowd: "Texas is a jump ball."

"...U.S. Rep Will Hurd, R-Helotes – whose decision to not..."

Sept. 26, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Texas Abortion Law Case

Justices have until June to make a final ruling

"...decision for Texas women and reproductive health providers, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the challenge to..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

U.S. Government Gone Rogue

"...ties to Mossad, who intercepts calls and intelligence, and Congress does nothing. Presidents use lies to initiate wars, and..."

July 12, 2011 Postmarks

U.S. Enters Death Row Fray

An act of Congress may spare inmate's life

"...The U.S. government has entered the fight to obtain a stay..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supports Drilling in U.S.

"...Despite high fuel costs, the Democratic leadership in this Congress refuses even to allow a vote on increasing American..."

July 7, 2008 Postmarks

U.S. Senate: Sharp on Sharp

John Sharp explains why he's the best man for the job of filling Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's seat

"...state Comptroller John Sharp made his pitch for his U.S. Senate candidacy to a group of local Democratic activists..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The DINO Word Enters U.S. Senate Race

Scherr accuses Alameel of bankrolling Republicans

"...The low-key Democratic primary for U.S. Senate became discordant this week, with one candidate calling..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Drive Illegal Immigrants out of U.S.

"...million to 20 million individuals who are in the U.S. illegally. The answer to solving the illegal-immigration problem is..."

June 26, 2007 Postmarks

U.S. Government Is Similar and Had Connections to Hitler's

"...Black has stridently contested assertions by conspiracists that the U.S. government has any similarity or connection to that of..."

May 28, 2007 Postmarks

Former City Council Candidate Runs for U.S. Senate, Nobel Peace Prize

Put that in your dyad and smoke it

"...For 2020, he's aiming a bit higher, running for U.S. Senate (as an independent) and for the Nobel Peace..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point in Time Count Looks to Give Overview of Homelessness in the U.S.

Service providers, volunteers gear up for annual PIT Count

"...census of people experiencing homelessness is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and flawed..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ken Paxton Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Historic Whole Woman’s Ruling

Cruz, Cornyn join anti-choice attorney general in call for repeal

"...Texas Attor­ney General Ken Paxton is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss the legal challenge to a..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Opinion: An Open Letter to Chip Roy, U.S. Representative, Member of Congress

A retired principal urges Chip Roy to reconsider his position on the free availability of military-style automatic weapons to civilians

"...citizen and a retired Texas school principal in your congressional district. I have a granddaughter who is 5 years..."

June 3, 2022 Column by Gregory Swimelar

Congressman Wants to Keep Muslims Out of U.S.

"...So folks up in Minnesota elected an African-American to Congress who converted to Islam some years ago, and will..."

Dec. 21, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

After UFO Whistleblower Testimony, UT Prof Says: Let’s See Some Evidence

He’d be “the happiest astronomer on Earth if [this were] real”

"...Yesterday Congress held a hearing on the possibility the U.S. is..."

July 27, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

News Roundup: Congress, Council, & Concealed Weapons

Guns in; refugees out

"...city hall must allow concealed guns on site, a U.S. Congressman wants to keep Syrian refugees out of the..."

Sept. 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Day Trips: Elizabeth Crockett's Grave, Acton

State's smallest historic site honors the widow of the famous frontiersman

"...Elizabeth Patton Crockett's grave in the Acton Cemetery outside of Granbury is the smallest state historic site. At..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Environmental Groups Warn Congress to Slow Down on Texas Coastal Barrier

It should block storm surges, but it might also kill native species off

"...Environmental groups are ringing alarm bells as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proceeds with planning what could..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Isabel Maney

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...DeLay, God, Money, and the Rise of the Republican Congress, by Austin authors Lou Dubose and Jan Reid. The..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Election 2006: Control of Congress

Democrats conquer Congress, and even conservative Texas helps out

"...a major seismic shift occurred in the United States Congress Tuesday when the American public, sick of arrogance and..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Congress and Iraq: Two steps back

Congress votes to appropriate more funds for Iraq war as requested by the Bush administration, without timetables for withdrawal or other constraints on occupation, other than nonbinding security "benchmarks" for Iraqi government

"...Last week the U.S. Congress voted again (House Resolution 2206) to appropriate funds..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Fighting the War: Wilkerson sentenced, activists press Congress

Soldier faces seven months in prison for refusing Iraq service

"...Last Thursday, Feb. 22, a Fort Hood military court sentenced the..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Texas Responds to Obama's Immigration Order

Dems applaud, while GOP bemoans death of the Republic

"...This puts Obama in a long line of presidents..."

Nov. 20, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Destiny's Child

Tom Doyal reviews Sam Houston, Austin author James Haley's new biography on the Texas legend, and finds that the biographer's "hard work is almost invisible to the reader; he makes this complex life accessible, even understandable, in light of the times in which Houston lived."

"...the Texan's clan back through history, to the Norman Conquest and their subsequent successes in Scotland and America. The..."

June 14, 2002 Books Feature by Tom Doyal

The Team Players: Who's Who on the Campaign Trail

"...Political candidates rely heavily on their campaign operators, and..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...is mostly boring this year); for statewide and multi-county (Congress, State Board of Education) numbers, go to Texas Secretary..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Beto O’Rourke Town Hall @ UT Austin’s Burdine Hall

"...U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke brought his campaign into Austin..."

Oct. 23, 2017 Photo Gallery

Sarah Vowell's Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

Everyone give it up for America's favorite fighting Frenchman

"...year for our less popular Founding Fathers? When the U.S. Treasury announced it would be redesigning the 10-dollar bill,..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

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