Collin County congressmen bringing home pork with appropriations requests
None of the earmark requests target our greatest need - transportation projects.
Monday, April 13, 2009
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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