Alameel Focuses on Afghanistan in First Online Ad
David Alameel, one of five Democrats running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn, released a video Wednesday focused on ending the U.S. commitment in Afghanistan. Full Story
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Aman Batheja
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Aman Batheja was a political reporter and editor for the Tribune from 2012 to 2019. Previously he worked for eight years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, most of that time covering state and local politics. A native of Cedarhurst, New York, he has an undergraduate degree in journalism and psychology from New York University and a master's in economics from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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For Comptroller Hopefuls, Revival of Clinton-Era Reviews is on the Table
More than 20 years after then-Texas Comptroller John Sharp launched a popular program to cut government waste, the candidates to be the next comptroller are talking about reviving it. Full Story
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Stockman Headed to New York for Second Bitcoin Event
U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman is going to New York City on Monday night to attend an event hosted by the Bitcoin Center NYC, according to an advisory from that organization. Full Story
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Van de Putte Endorses Alameel in U.S. Senate Race
State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, on Thursday endorsed David Alameel for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican John Cornyn. Full Story
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Cornyn Sends Tongue-in-Cheek Letter to Alameel
David Alameel, a Democrat who hopes to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, said last week he wanted a "refund" for his past contributions to Cornyn. On Thursday, Cornyn sent a tongue-in-cheek letter to Alameel declining his request. Full Story
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Dewhurst Sets Sights on Local Debt, Incentive Programs
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst instructed two Senate committees Wednesday to investigate how much debt cities and school districts are issuing and the value of economic development programs. Full Story
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Crowd of Hopefuls Lining Up to Take On Cornyn
Twenty candidates — including seven Republicans and five Democrats — are hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. It is by far the most crowded statewide race in Texas this year. Full Story
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Hegar Campaign Reports $2.7 Million On Hand
State Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, announced he raised $262,000 during the first three weeks of January and had $2.7 million cash on hand as of Jan. 23. Full Story
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TxDOT's Efforts to Explore High-Speed Rail Move Full Steam Ahead
State transportation officials will start public hearings this week on a high-speed rail study that includes Oklahoma and Mexico, and officials are also expected to launch a commission to look at a rail proposal focused on Dallas-Fort Worth. Full Story
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Alameel Says He Wants "Refund" on GOP Donations
David Alameel, one of five Democrats running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn, said on Monday that he would not make the same donations to Republican candidates and groups he made years ago. Full Story
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