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Election Night Headlines

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:33:00 EDT

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GOP super donor Bob Perry of Texas dies at 80

The Associated Press — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:49:00 EDT

Bob Perry, a wealthy Houston homebuilder who shunned publicity while generously bankrolling GOP candidates -- and becoming a force in a new era of lavish spending in American politics -- died over the weekend.

President pays $112k in 2012 taxes on $609k of income

The Associated Press — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:54:00 EDT

President Obama's 2012 tax returns shows he paid $112,214 in taxes last year.

Lawmaker's breast-feeding post sets off Facebook firestorm

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:10:00 EDT

A Texas lawmaker who suggested that breast-feeding mothers should be "modest" and that a proposed bill on the topic goes "too far" is now facing backlash on Facebook.

Texas lawmaker wants plastic bag ban ban

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:53:00 EDT

A Republican from rural North Texas wants to put an end to Texas cities banning plastic bags.

Texas lawmakers renew guns on campus debate

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:29:00 EDT

Texas lawmakers are renewing the debate on allowing concealed handguns into college classrooms.

Bill would require drug test for benefits

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:46:00 EDT

A lawmaker is demanding financial evidence to support a plan for government-sponsored drug-testing of laid-off-workers.

George P. Bush runs for Texas office

The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:01:00 EDT

The son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush wants to run for Texas land commissioner.

Thousands of teachers, staff rally in Austin

The Associated Press — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EDT

Thousands of teachers and other education staffers from across Texas are expected to join forces in Austin to support public schools.

Feds halt data cull for State Dept terror report

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

The federal government has given the job of compiling statistics used by the State Department to analyze trends in global terrorism to an academic group, a move that may complicate accurate unclassified assessments of...

Senate votes to make small cut to food stamps

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a $400 million annual cut - or roughly a half of 1 percent - to the food stamp program as part of a major five-year farm bill.

Apple's Cook faces Senate questions on taxes

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

The Senate dragged Apple Inc., the world's most valuable company, into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions in U.S....

Deal on bin Laden evidence in WikiLeaks case

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

Lawyers in the court-martial of an Army private who sent more than 700,000 classified U.S. documents to WikiLeaks said Tuesday they have reached a deal that may eliminate the need for testimony from a member of the military...

Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behavior. It said teens are sharing...

White House: Reporters shouldn't be prosecuted

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:45:00 EDT

President Barack Obama believes journalists shouldn't be prosecuted for doing their jobs, the White House said Tuesday, showing solidarity with First Amendment advocates alarmed by a pair of high-profile federal probes...

Senate panel approves weapons for Syrian rebels

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

A Senate panel voted on Tuesday to provide weapons to rebels battling the forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad, the first time lawmakers have endorsed the aggressive U.S. military step of arming the opposition in the...

Fort Jackson commander facing adultery charges

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:25:00 EDT

The Army says the commanding general of Fort Jackson, S.C., has been suspended in connection with charges of adultery and involvement in a physical altercation.

No new funds needed for Okla. tornado recovery

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:55:00 EDT

Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.

Moniz: LNG exports on hold until data reviewed

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:55:00 EDT

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said Tuesday he will delay final decisions on about 20 applications to export liquefied natural gas until he reviews studies by the Energy Department and others on what impact the exports would...

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Sex offender list closer to stripping job details

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

An online registry of convicted sex offenders in Texas would no longer include employer information under a bill inching closer to Gov. Rick Perry's desk.

Budget surpluses spur tension in some GOP states

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:09:00 EDT

In recent years, the recession provided Republicans in many state capitols a long-coveted opportunity to cut government spending and services. Now that tax revenues are improving, those lawmakers face a new predicament -...