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Toplines and Key Points: The Delta variant of COVID-19 poses a severe risk to unvaccinated individuals, who make up half of all Texans. Gov. Greg Abbott has taken away important health and safety measures that local governments, schools, and businesses could use to slow the spread, including...

December 7, 2012

Perry's Cancer Prevention Research Institute Comes Under Continued Controversy

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f you haven't already, take action and sign our petition to end Perry's corporate gifts . The Texas Enterprise Fund. The Emerging Technology Fund. And now, the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas fund. Together, these three state accounts make...

December 5, 2012

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Ditches ALEC

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Note: The following post originally appeared on Texas' Public Citizen website, Texas VOX . The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has taken a step that any self-respecting supporter of renewable energy should do – ditched the American Legislative...

December 5, 2012

Congressman Jeb Hensarling Can't Answer Simple Question on Tax Cuts

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To learn how you can get involved, visit The Action . Texas Tea Party Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) went on CNN today to tell everyone answers to questions nobody was asking, and to spin foolishly for the same Romney/Ryan budget plan that was so...

November 29, 2012

The Effects of Unnecessary Tax Hikes on Middle Class Texas Families

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The White House Press Office released a report today that breaks down the numbers on how increased taxes would affect the middle-class families of Texas if Congress is not willing to end the Bush-era tax cuts for the top 2%. Here are some of the facts...

November 28, 2012

Ending The Bush-Era Tax Cuts For The Top 2%

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According to a recent poll released by CNN , two thirds of Americans believe that the solution to the looming fiscal cliff should be a mix of spending cuts and tax increases. With overwhelming support for a balanced approach, it is no surprise that...

November 13, 2012

Tickets on Sale! December 3rd - Koch Brothers Exposed Documentary Screening

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On Monday, December 3rd, Progress Texas will be screening the documentary Koch Brothers Exposed at the Alamo Draft House (South Lamar). After the screening, we'll have a 30-minute discussion of the film led by Progress Texas Political Director Phillip...

November 13, 2012

Texas Republicans Attempt to Embarrass and Humiliate Needy Texans

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Republican State Senator Jane Nelson has pre-filed a ridiculous bill for the upcoming legislative session that requires drug testing just about everyone who applies for TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. TANF funds are handed out to to very...

November 7, 2012

Big Night for Obama AND Texas Progressives

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You failed, Mitch. Last night, thanks to over 59 million Americans, you and your supporters bet against America and lost. With four more years of President Obama in office, our future is in better hands and we create the opportunities every generation...

November 5, 2012

As the Delta variant takes hold, will Gov. COVID take action?

Perry's Cancer Prevention Research Institute Comes Under Continued Controversy

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Ditches ALEC

Congressman Jeb Hensarling Can't Answer Simple Question on Tax Cuts

The Effects of Unnecessary Tax Hikes on Middle Class Texas Families

Ending The Bush-Era Tax Cuts For The Top 2%

Tickets on Sale! December 3rd - Koch Brothers Exposed Documentary Screening

Texas Republicans Attempt to Embarrass and Humiliate Needy Texans

Big Night for Obama AND Texas Progressives

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