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Texas Republicans: An immenently beatable cast from the island of misfit toys

What a GREAT time at Toller Patio in downtown Dallas as we gathered with a group of friends and allies for a terrific conversation with State Reps Rafael Anchia and Jessica Gonzales on their experiences during this tough year at the Lege, why they're hopeful that things are about to get a lot...

September 28, 2011

Schools may have to dig deeper to pay oil company tax breaks

Accountability

Three Rick Perry appointed commissioners of the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) are close approving a $135 million property tax break for some of the world’s largest oil companies even though they’ve recorded record profits yet again.

September 28, 2011

NEA launches TV ad campaign on American Jobs Act

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The National Education Association (NEA) launched a multi-state television ad campaign today urging Congress to pass the American Jobs Act.

September 26, 2011

Patriotic Millionaires

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Today, a group of Patriotic Millionaires released a video challenging several of Texas’ prominent politicians and 36 of their Republican Millionaire Politician colleagues for their opposition to the Buffett Rule.

September 22, 2011

Perry Lies About Supporting TARP

Accountability

Recently in Newton, Iowa Rick Perry was caught off guard by a reporter who asked him about his past support of TARP, to which he quickly replied with a boldfaced lie.

September 21, 2011

Obama’s American Jobs Act: Promising, Conservative Alternative: Poor Excuse

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Some are trying to hide the fact there is a jobs crisis here in Texas. Currently the Lone Star State has the 27th highest unemployment rate in the country -- tied with Colorado.

September 19, 2011

Perry appoints 9th TXDMV board member and Patterson belittles the concerns of 25,000 Texans

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Rick Perry has finally filled the vacancy on the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TXDMV) board. Raymond Palacios Jr., president of Bravo Chevrolet Cadillac and Hummer, was appointed last week as the 9th board member.

September 15, 2011

Rick Perry’s Social Security Stance is Dangerously Ignorant

Accountability

In a recent GOP presidential debate, Rick Perry reaffirmed his belief that Social Security is a “monstrous lie,” and a “Ponzi Scheme." This is nothing new. Rick Perry has been attacking Social Security for years.

September 9, 2011

Perry cuts Texas Forest Service’s budget in the face of record wildfires

Accountability

As Texas plains continue to turn from yellow to orange and black, an ineffectual Rick Perry continues to offer few solutions for Texans as he tours the country campaigning for President

September 9, 2011

Progress Texas Calls Out Patterson for Sponsorship of Confederate Flag

Accountability

Statement from Matt Glazer, Executive Director of Progress Texas on Virginia limiting confederate flag use while Jerry Patterson endorses confederate flag license plate.