FAIRNESS FOR BOTH EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE
Dallas Morning News
After igniting a firestorm of criticism, the Obama administration seems poised to find a back door out of its edict requiring
employers associated with the Catholic Church and other religious institutions to include birth control in health insurance
plans. Press Box
END-OF-COURSE EXAMS IN TEXAS SCHOOLS RAISE A FUROR
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Anyone who believes that standardized testing in Texas public schools couldn't get much worse should wake up and
sharpen their No. 2 pencils. Press Box
BALANCE NATURAL GAS EXPORT WITH DOMESTIC EXPANSION
Houston Chronicle
Rewind history back a decade or two and you will find a much different picture for natural gas production in this country
than we see today. In those pre-fracking, pre-shale gas days, the future for this strategic energy resource was spelled
LNG, for liquefied natural gas. And the expectation was that supplies would be imported. Press Box
SHIFT REDISTRICTING TO BIPARTISAN PANEL
Austin American-Statesman
Redistricting is too important to leave to the politicians, to rephrase Georges Clemenceau's well-worn adage about war and
generals, and for that reason we have long supported taking redistricting out of the Legislature's hands and putting it in the
hands of an independent, bipartisan commission. Press Box
Dallas Morning News
After igniting a firestorm of criticism, the Obama administration seems poised to find a back door out of its edict requiring
employers associated with the Catholic Church and other religious institutions to include birth control in health insurance
plans. Press Box
END-OF-COURSE EXAMS IN TEXAS SCHOOLS RAISE A FUROR
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Anyone who believes that standardized testing in Texas public schools couldn't get much worse should wake up and
sharpen their No. 2 pencils. Press Box
BALANCE NATURAL GAS EXPORT WITH DOMESTIC EXPANSION
Houston Chronicle
Rewind history back a decade or two and you will find a much different picture for natural gas production in this country
than we see today. In those pre-fracking, pre-shale gas days, the future for this strategic energy resource was spelled
LNG, for liquefied natural gas. And the expectation was that supplies would be imported. Press Box
SHIFT REDISTRICTING TO BIPARTISAN PANEL
Austin American-Statesman
Redistricting is too important to leave to the politicians, to rephrase Georges Clemenceau's well-worn adage about war and
generals, and for that reason we have long supported taking redistricting out of the Legislature's hands and putting it in the
hands of an independent, bipartisan commission. Press Box
ON THE
RECORD
RECORD
"If Congress can do whatever in
their discretion can be done by
money, and will promote the
General Welfare, the Government
is no longer a limited one,
possessing enumerated powers,
but an indefinite one, subject to
particular exceptions." -- James
Madison
their discretion can be done by
money, and will promote the
General Welfare, the Government
is no longer a limited one,
possessing enumerated powers,
but an indefinite one, subject to
particular exceptions." -- James
Madison
HHS VIOLATES RELIGIOUS RIGHTS TO PROMOTE ABORTION
Jan. 26, 2012 – The Obama Administration is continuing its assault on religious freedom in the U.S. The
Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has refused to renew a grant to the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for aiding human trafficking victims because the Catholic group does not refer or
pay for victims’ abortions, contraception or sterilization, due to their religious beliefs. Commentary
Jan. 26, 2012 – The Obama Administration is continuing its assault on religious freedom in the U.S. The
Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has refused to renew a grant to the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for aiding human trafficking victims because the Catholic group does not refer or
pay for victims’ abortions, contraception or sterilization, due to their religious beliefs. Commentary
COMMENTARY
INSURANCE RULE VIOLATES RELIGIOUS RIGHTS
Dec. 2, 2011 - The President is considering granting a broader exemption to religious organizations from rules that require
health insurance issuers to provide women with free contraceptives including abortifacients, sterilizations, and related
education and counseling, all of which are prohibited by the Catholic Church. Catholic Belmont Abbey College is suing the
Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) over the rule, and more than 18 Catholic colleges and groups are protesting the
rule. Editorials
CORPORATE INCOME TAX UNFAIR, IMPRACTICAL
Sept. 14, 2011 -- As Congress takes up the President’s plan to revive the economy, it would be an opportune time to
review an inequitable and impractical feature of our Federal tax system - the corporate income tax. Editorials
Dec. 2, 2011 - The President is considering granting a broader exemption to religious organizations from rules that require
health insurance issuers to provide women with free contraceptives including abortifacients, sterilizations, and related
education and counseling, all of which are prohibited by the Catholic Church. Catholic Belmont Abbey College is suing the
Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) over the rule, and more than 18 Catholic colleges and groups are protesting the
rule. Editorials
CORPORATE INCOME TAX UNFAIR, IMPRACTICAL
Sept. 14, 2011 -- As Congress takes up the President’s plan to revive the economy, it would be an opportune time to
review an inequitable and impractical feature of our Federal tax system - the corporate income tax. Editorials
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NO SPECIAL SESSION FOR SCHOOL FINANCE - By Peggy Venable
SCHOOL BOARD DEFENDS “OCCUPY” SONG SUNG BY 8-YEAR-OLDS - Jan. 4, 2012
JUSTICE DEPT. ‘CLOSED AND SECRETIVE’ - Dec. 9, 2011
CAMPBELL WOULD PROTECT UNBORN AS SENATOR - Nov. 8, 2011
PERRY ANNOUNCES TAX REFORM PLAN - Oct. 27, 2011
BUSINESSMAN, EX-MAYOR SEEKS SENATE NOD - Oct 25, 2011
RIDDLE WOULD REPEAL BAD LENDING ACT - Oct. 13, 2011
FCC KEEPING CONTROL DESPITE END OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE - Sep. 6, 2011
SCHOOL BOARD DEFENDS “OCCUPY” SONG SUNG BY 8-YEAR-OLDS - Jan. 4, 2012
JUSTICE DEPT. ‘CLOSED AND SECRETIVE’ - Dec. 9, 2011
CAMPBELL WOULD PROTECT UNBORN AS SENATOR - Nov. 8, 2011
PERRY ANNOUNCES TAX REFORM PLAN - Oct. 27, 2011
BUSINESSMAN, EX-MAYOR SEEKS SENATE NOD - Oct 25, 2011
RIDDLE WOULD REPEAL BAD LENDING ACT - Oct. 13, 2011
FCC KEEPING CONTROL DESPITE END OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE - Sep. 6, 2011
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THE REVOLT OF THE SPOILED BRATS
By Bob Ward, Editor of Texas Daily
Nov. 8, 2011 -- The gatherings of malcontents in cities across the nation have been called “protests” by the participants
and by the media. A more accurate term would be “tantrums.” . Freedom Watch
By Bob Ward, Editor of Texas Daily
Nov. 8, 2011 -- The gatherings of malcontents in cities across the nation have been called “protests” by the participants
and by the media. A more accurate term would be “tantrums.” . Freedom Watch
PROPOSED SOCIAL SECURITY CHIEF BACKS HEALTH RATIONING
By Mat Staver
Nov. 21, 2011 -- The nomination of Henry J. Aaron to head the Social Security Board makes yet another Obama nominee
who has spoken publicly in favor of healthcare rationing. Page 8
By Mat Staver
Nov. 21, 2011 -- The nomination of Henry J. Aaron to head the Social Security Board makes yet another Obama nominee
who has spoken publicly in favor of healthcare rationing. Page 8
By Bob Ward - Editor,Texas Daily
ADMINISTRATION BLOCKS TEXAS DEFUNDING OF
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
December 22, 2011 – On December 12, 2011, the federal Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services denied Texas’ request to exclude abortion providers and
promoters from participating in Texas’ Women’s Health Program which receives
Medicaid funds. According to Joe Pojman, director of the Texas Alliance for
Life, Planned Parenthood is the only entity that would be excluded by the state
from the program. Page Four
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
December 22, 2011 – On December 12, 2011, the federal Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services denied Texas’ request to exclude abortion providers and
promoters from participating in Texas’ Women’s Health Program which receives
Medicaid funds. According to Joe Pojman, director of the Texas Alliance for
Life, Planned Parenthood is the only entity that would be excluded by the state
from the program. Page Four
RR COMMISSION HOPEFUL TARGETS
‘MISGUIDED’ U.S. ENERGY POLICIES
Jan. 25, 2012 – Christi Craddick, a small business owner and attorney specializing
in oil & gas, water, tax and environmental policy issues, is seeking the GOP
nomination to run for the seat on the Railroad Commission being vacated by
Chairman Elizabeth Ames-Jones who is running for the Texas Senate seat currently
held by Republican Sen. Jeff Wentworth. Page 10
‘MISGUIDED’ U.S. ENERGY POLICIES
Jan. 25, 2012 – Christi Craddick, a small business owner and attorney specializing
in oil & gas, water, tax and environmental policy issues, is seeking the GOP
nomination to run for the seat on the Railroad Commission being vacated by
Chairman Elizabeth Ames-Jones who is running for the Texas Senate seat currently
held by Republican Sen. Jeff Wentworth. Page 10
"We must make this country into a
garden for children instead of a
disorderly back lot overrun with
human weeds." -- Margaret Sanger,
Founder of Planned Parenthood
garden for children instead of a
disorderly back lot overrun with
human weeds." -- Margaret Sanger,
Founder of Planned Parenthood
In the WORDS
of the
FOUNDERS
of the
FOUNDERS
JEFF FLEECE SEEKS SBOE DISTRICT 10 SEAT
Dec. 15, 2011 -- Jeff Fleece, a 1994 West Point graduate with a degree in mechanical (aerospace) engineering, has
entered the race for the State Board of Education, District 10. Page Seven
Dec. 15, 2011 -- Jeff Fleece, a 1994 West Point graduate with a degree in mechanical (aerospace) engineering, has
entered the race for the State Board of Education, District 10. Page Seven
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WOULD RON PAUL PROTECT MARRIAGE?
January 2, 2012 – According to a Boston Globe article posted Dec. 21, Ron Paul
said he does not believe the government should be telling us what marriage is all
about. Page Three
January 2, 2012 – According to a Boston Globe article posted Dec. 21, Ron Paul
said he does not believe the government should be telling us what marriage is all
about. Page Three
| Conservative News and Opinion |
JUSTICE CANDIDATE COMMITTED
TO ‘WORDS OF CONSTITUTION’
By Sarah Torres
January 11, 2012 – Madeleine Connor, an Assistant Attorney General for the State
of Texas, running for Justice of the 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 3, in the Republican
primary, says that her judicial philosophy is "firmly grounded in the words of the
Constitution." Page Nine
TO ‘WORDS OF CONSTITUTION’
By Sarah Torres
January 11, 2012 – Madeleine Connor, an Assistant Attorney General for the State
of Texas, running for Justice of the 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 3, in the Republican
primary, says that her judicial philosophy is "firmly grounded in the words of the
Constitution." Page Nine
ADMINISTRATION ACCUSED OF PRO-ABORTION BIAS
Jan 17, 2012 – The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has refused
to continue giving grant money to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
(USCCB) to aid victims of human trafficking because the Catholic bishops will not
pay for abortions, contraception or sterilization, due to their religious beliefs.
Page 6
Jan 17, 2012 – The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has refused
to continue giving grant money to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
(USCCB) to aid victims of human trafficking because the Catholic bishops will not
pay for abortions, contraception or sterilization, due to their religious beliefs.
Page 6
My cousin Angelo says the
difference between a horse race and
a political race is that in a horse
race the whole horse runs.
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difference between a horse race and
a political race is that in a horse
race the whole horse runs.
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EDUCATION DOLLARS SHOULD FOLLOW THE CHILD
By Peggy Venable
.Jan. 19, 2012 – As school districts across the Texas commit to use our tax dollars to sue the state for still more of our
tax dollars, citizens of the Lone Star State deserve the facts. Commentary
By Peggy Venable
.Jan. 19, 2012 – As school districts across the Texas commit to use our tax dollars to sue the state for still more of our
tax dollars, citizens of the Lone Star State deserve the facts. Commentary
BILL DEFUNDS OBAMA’S CZARS
Feb. 14, 2012 – Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 59 – the Sunset
All Czars Act – which would prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay
for the salaries or expenses of any office established by the President and headed
by a Czar. Page Two
Feb. 14, 2012 – Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 59 – the Sunset
All Czars Act – which would prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay
for the salaries or expenses of any office established by the President and headed
by a Czar. Page Two