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Leeson: A Politics of Place

West Texan Jay Leeson takes an in-depth look at how the far right has come to dominate many rural areas that have benefited from good government investment. He argues that “the more you vote against your place the less you have to come home to.”

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A place carries a continuity of knowledge and passes it from generation to generation. How the place works, what makes it turn.

When there’s disruption in this continuity, learning transpires by costly lessons of what the place will and will not tolerate.

Such learning risks decline. Perhaps demise. Read more about Leeson: A Politics of Place

The U.S. Must Step Up and Lead

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When Russian President Vladimir Putin recently addressed the United Nations in New York City, he publicly condemned the policies of the "one center of dominance" in the post-Cold War world: America. He went on to speak directly to all of Russia's critics saying: "It is not about Russia's ambitions. … but about the recognition of the fact that we can no longer tolerate the current state of affairs in the world." Read more about The U.S. Must Step Up and Lead

Federal Collections Set Two New Records

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I made the following statement in reaction to the release of the Monthly Treasury Statement (MTS) last week showing that two new records had been set for inflation adjusted per person receipts by the federal government. Read more about Federal Collections Set Two New Records

Leaders Are Called

True leaders are servant leaders, who answer the call to lead when challenges and crises arise.

German Foundation Brings Top Campaign Leaders Together for Insight on 2016 Race

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European politicos got a rare inside view of political campaigns in Europe and the United States at a pivotal conference conducted this week by the prestigious Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Berlin. Read more about German Foundation Brings Top Campaign Leaders Together for Insight on 2016 Race

Backing Paul Ryan’s Call to Unite Behind Next Speaker

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Paul Ryan essentially challenged House Republicans to answer this question: Are we committed strongly enough to changing the direction of America that we will change how we do our work? Read more about Backing Paul Ryan’s Call to Unite Behind Next Speaker

South Texas Town Hall Tour

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Last week I traveled throughout the entire 27th District hosting get-togethers with the people I represent. These town halls give me the chance to meet with many of you and find out what is on your mind, answer your questions, and learn what things you want accomplished. Read more about South Texas Town Hall Tour

Judicial Supremacy

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The Breitbart News Article of July 1, 2015, “Scalia in Gay Marriage Ruling Dissent: Where are The Protestants?” illustrates how this Court has morphed judicial independence to mean ‘judicial supremacy’. Read more about Judicial Supremacy

Deaths Along the Border

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About 5000 migrants have drowned in the Mediterranean on their way to Europe in 2014 and 2015. Read more about Deaths Along the Border

Phoenix Foundation, funded by self-proclaimed conservatives, tried to coordinate with Democrats

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The group that secretly videotaped Texas lawmakers this year after receiving large donations from various conservatives, including higher ed critic Jeff Sandefer, attempted to persuade Democrats at the state and local levels to promote their videos, Quorum Report has learned.

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