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UPDATED: Former Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin ties for lowest men’s score in Dancing with the Stars

Irvin was given advice from judges like “you'll get better,” a tough-love way to start the season. But, he's safe for one more week.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009

Dallas-based 7-Eleven launches a campaign to stop credit card transaction fees

Franchises are losing serious moolah from small credit card purchases. The costs exceed those incurred for health care each year.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Collin County congressmen bringing home pork with appropriations requests

None of the earmark requests target our greatest need - transportation projects.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Texas Congressman Pete Sessions compares GOP strategy to Taliban insurgency

When you can't work within a democratic structure, a Taliban-like insurgency is totally ok, right?

Friday, Feb. 6, 2009

Switchover to all-digital TV may be delayed, says Texas senator

... because all of us dang consumers aren't cooperating. Dang it.

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009

Texas Senator John Cornyn threatens filibuster against Minnesota’s Al Franken

The Republican senator from Texas is chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

Monday, Jan. 5, 2009

Arlington mayor joins with other auto manufacturing city leaders in the nation’s capital

How about another bailout? Eh? Please? Pretty please with carburetors on top?

Mr. Cluck goes to Washington, but he appears to be waging an uphill battle.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008

Pegasus News election survey: Thomas Love, candidate for U.S. House of Rep. - District 24

Thomas Love is running against Republican incumbent Kenny Marchant and Libertarian David Casey.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

League of Women Voters of Arlington to debate redistricting

Arlington City Councilman Mel LeBlanc, community activist Marvin Sutton, and UT Arlington Professor Jose Gutierrez will discuss the pros and cons of redistricting.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008

Rep. Pete Sessions’ burlesque club party comes under fire

Both Republicans and Democrats are questioning Sessions' lack of judgment in holding fundraiser at an "adult club."

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

TMA and local physician visit Congress to discuss broken healthcare system

Dr. Hines helps explain why Medicare is doomed.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Senator Hutchison goes from “considering” governorship to “planning” on it

Small changes in intentions make media hounds hungry for more.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Local U.S. Reps score a D for anti-poverty voting

Texas is among several states that have a high poverty rate and the worst anti-poverty voting records.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Congresswoman Johnson releases statement on 5th Anniversary of Iraq War

"We must bring an end to this war, and soon."

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Former Congressman Chris Bell in Dallas to watch live Austin Democrat debate with you at the Metro Grill

Chris Bell - one of the guys who ran against Rick Perry for Texas Governor (not the cowboy; not the grandma).

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008

Freed Dallas prisoner testifies before Congress

Charles Chatman, set free after DNA testing proved he was innocent, tries to get the Justice Department to use funds set aside for forensic science.

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008

Grapevine-based Benny Hinn Ministries defies U.S. Senate

Hinn is the second U.S. preacher to refuse to give the Senate requested information.

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007

Voting records Of Texas Republicans show a propensity to screw the middle class

Not a single Texas Republican in Congress has a decent score in supporting pro-middle class legislation.

Friday, Nov. 2, 2007

Audio: Congressional Black Caucus town hall meeting in Dallas

For those who missed the Congressional Black Caucus Southern Region Forum this past Saturday, October 13, here is a recording of the afternoon town hall meeting.

Friday, Oct. 19, 2007

McKinney’s Wolford Elementary celebrating “Freedom Week,” recognize completed U.S. citizenship of staff members

In recognition, Constantin Gentea and Mayra Montes will receive an American Flag from Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson.

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007

Mid-Cities Democrats salute former Speaker Jim Wright

The dinner was sponsored by the Mid-Cities Democrats.

Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007

Burglars break into U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson’s Richardson office

The man just had a knee replaced and you're stealing his stuff? Not cool.

Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007

U.S. Department of Justice gives $1M to Texas cities to reduce crime

The Department of Justice's Weed and Seed Program is allocating $400,000 to Dallas, while Fort Worth will receive $199,000.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Fort Worth ISD officials testify to U.S. Congress on importance of physical activity

If passed, the “PLAY Every Day Act" will focus on finding ways to facilitate recreation and exercise amongst all ages and races.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Congresswoman Johnson announces affordable housing grants

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) announced the awarding of $330,000 in affordable housing grants by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas provided through their member financial institutions.

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Paul Quinn College gets $1.5 million grant

Money will be used to strengthen academic resources, financial management, endowments and physical plant

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Dallas metal band Drowning Pool aims to testify before U.S. Congress

The band wants to raise awareness for all troops who "battle to reclaim their health after facing the trauma of war."

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Eddie Bernice Johnson invites constituents to conference call on immigration

For a good time, call Eddie B.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson to present Youth Crime Summit

On Saturday, June 9th, Congresswoman Johnson will be presenting a Youth Crime Prevention Summit in Dallas, Texas. This event will consist of two panels that will explore the challenges that young people face and discuss programs that offer positive alternatives and constructive guidance for our youth.

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Local Department of Justice Weed and Seed programs in danger

It's legislative action weekend here at Pegasus News. Now comes news that President Bush's 2008 budget slashes funding for Department of Justice grant programs, putting eight local "Weed and Seed" crime reduction and economic development programs in jeopardy.

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Arlington Congressman Joe Barton wants answers on China’s role in pet food poisonings

The tainted pet foods have been traced back to a toxic plastic manufactured in China.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

KERA’s THINK interviews Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

A discussion of how Washington effects Dallas

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Former Congressman gives $2 million for SMU scholarship fund

Brady P. Gentry died in 1966, but the school finally got the funds this past October.

Monday, Dec. 11, 2006

Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to Speak in Dallas

Learn about important changes currently under consideration at the United States Patent and Trademark Office that could impact your 'intellectual property.'

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006

S.S. Conner Elementary celebrates 40th anniversary of reading program

Dallas ISD has the second largest Reading Is Fundamental program of any school district in the country and one of the oldest.

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006

Lakewood home to two members of Congress

Some states have only two reps, let alone two calling the same neighborhood home. The draw of White Rock Lake was a strong one for families of Pete Sessions and Jeb Hensarling.

Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006


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