Past Contributions

• Study: Female Physicians in Academia Still Earn Less

  By Madeline Conway July 18, 2016

  A new study thought to be the largest on gender pay disparities among academic physicians found that female doctors earn roughly $20,000 less than male counterparts and often hold lesser academic posts. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: July 19, 2016

  By Madeline Conway July 18, 2016

  In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights “I'm Disabled... Now What?” Full Story 

• No Zika Funding From Congress This Summer

  By Madeline Conway July 18, 2016

  Congressional inaction on funding to combat the Zika virus will put Americans at greater risk during the height of the mosquito season this summer, top medical officials say, now that members of Congress have begun a seven-week summer break. Full Story 

• Physicians Favor Delay in Transition to New Medicare Rules

  By Madeline Conway July 18, 2016

  Talk about giving medical groups more time to comply with new rules under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 is welcomed by those who say the original deadline was too short. Full Story 

• Special Counsel Says Julián Castro Violated Hatch Act

  By Madeline Conway July 18, 2016

  Julián Castro, secretary of Housing and Urban Development and rumored Democratic vice presidential prospect, broke federal law by politicking on the job, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel said Monday. Full Story 

• The Brief: Republicans Converge in Cleveland for Convention

  By Madeline Conway and John Reynolds July 18, 2016

  With national Republicans set this week to nominate Donald Trump, Texans — both party leaders and rank-and-file — seek to make their presence known. Full Story 

• Hensarling Lauds Mike Pence as “Principled” Leader

  By Madeline Conway July 15, 2016

  Donald Trump’s decision to name Indiana Gov. Mike Pence his running mate could increase enthusiasm for the Republican ticket from at least one member of the Texas congressional delegation — U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Dallas. Full Story 

• The Brief: Patrick Confronts Obama at Town Hall on Race

  By Madeline Conway and John Reynolds July 15, 2016

  Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick suggested that the president could do more to express his support for law enforcement during a contentious back-and-forth at a televised town hall on race relations on Thursday. Full Story 

• Abbott Fundraising Machine Rolls On, Has $28.6M Banked

  By Patrick Svitek, Jim Malewitz and Madeline Conway July 14, 2016

  Also, potential vice presidential candidate Julián Castro makes keynote address on Latino issues in D.C. with Hillary Clinton set to make her choice in the next few days. Full Story 

• Cruz Invited to Ride on Air Force One to Dallas Memorial

  By Patrick Svitek, Abby Livingston and Madeline Conway July 14, 2016

  Also, Gov. Greg Abbott forced to skip the Republican National Convention as he receives treatment for severe burns and Donald Trump Jr. holds a Dallas fundraiser July 25. Full Story