Past Contributions

• Perry: "My Faith Will Guide Me" as President

  By Elizabeth Titus Dec. 7, 2011

  Continuing to emphasize religious values as the Iowa caucuses loom, Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that “bringing America back begins with faith." Full Story 

• Jon Wellinghoff: The TT Interview

  By Elizabeth Titus Dec. 7, 2011

  The chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on managing wind energy, how electric cars could change the grid and what he's learned by monitoring his electricity consumption at home . Full Story 

• Anti-Washington Perry Heading to Capitol Hill

  By Elizabeth Titus Dec. 6, 2011

  Gov. Rick Perry will hit the city he vows to shake up this week for a presidential candidate forum and meetings with the lawmakers on Capitol Hill whose salaries and work he plans to slash. Full Story 

• Some Texas Lawmakers Hold Out on Endorsing

  By Elizabeth Titus Dec. 5, 2011

  Some Texas Republicans in Congress still have not endorsed a candidate in the contest for the party's presidential nomination. What are they waiting for? Full Story 

• Blame and Uncertainty as Supercommittee Gives In

  By Elizabeth Titus Nov. 22, 2011

  The breakdown raised new questions about the way forward for Congress and the trickle-down effects for politics and federal spending in Texas. Full Story 

• Gohmert Votes No on Balanced Budget Amendment

  By Elizabeth Titus Nov. 18, 2011

  A balanced-budget constitutional amendment fell short in the U.S. House today. Only one Texas Republican, U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, of Tyler, voted against the measure. Full Story 

• Lawmakers Want Defense Technology on Border

  By Elizabeth Titus Nov. 15, 2011

  With American troops leaving Iraq and an eventual withdrawal from Afghanistan expected, advocates for tighter border security hope to bring military technology — and soldiers' expertise — to the border. Full Story 

• Must You Be a Millionaire to Serve in the People's House?

  By Elizabeth Titus Nov. 11, 2011

  For those not as fortunate as U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin — Congress's wealthiest member — a low net worth poses a challenge. Full Story 

• Updated: Cornyn Presses Holder on Alleged Texas Operation

  By Elizabeth Titus Nov. 8, 2011

  U.S. Sen. John Cornyn confronted U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday about allegations of a Texas-based gun-walking operation similar to the controversial Fast and Furious operation in Arizona. Full Story 

• Not For Perry in Perryland? It's a Risky Business

  By Emily Ramshaw, Elizabeth Titus and Ryan Murphy Nov. 4, 2011

  Texans have elected Rick Perry governor three times. But not all of the state's prominent Republicans are supporting his presidential campaign, which could be politically risky, whether he makes it to the White House or comes home. Full Story