Published: 05-09-08

In Addressing Short-Comings in Cancer Research and Treatment -- Joins Lance Armstrong, Advocates in Renewing Efforts in ‘War on Cancer’

WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) participated in a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on legislation she will introduce that is intended to remove barriers currently obstructing progress in cancer research and treatment.  At the hearing, Sen. Hutchison called on lawmakers to renew the War on Cancer by continuing efforts to find cures, improve treatments, and better prevent occurrence of the disease.

“This legislation will aim to remove the barriers that we see today,” said Sen. Hutchison.  “We know that there could be more progress and coordination in cancer research. That there is so much going on, but it’s not being coordinated well enough to produce the results that we need.”

Published: 05-09-08

On recent budget surplus estimates

“The recent estimates of a $10.7 billion to $15 billion state budget surplus vindicate the limited government policies Texas has pursued during the last five years. 

By holding the line on spending, we have been able to keep taxes low, encouraging businesses to locate and expand here.  While other states hemorrhage jobs and red ink, Texas leads the nation in job creation and is one of the few states with an improving revenue picture.

Published: 05-09-08

This Week at the Tax Foundation

There has been considerable debate in recent weeks over what the federal government should do about the higher price of gasoline.

Each of the three presidential candidates has put forth a proposal.

Both the windfall profits tax and the tax holiday represent poor tax policy, and neither is as simple as it sounds.

Published:05-09-08

Agreed judgment requires Check ‘N Go to improve document disposal process

EL PASO – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today reached an agreement with CNG Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries, Check ‘n Go of Texas, Inc. and Southwestern & Pacific Specialty Finance, Inc., to protect Texas customers from identity theft. The settlement resolves the state’s May 2007 enforcement action, which charged the defendants with violating laws that govern the disposal of customer records containing sensitive personal information.

Under an agreed final judgment obtained by the Attorney General, Check ‘n Go will overhaul its information security program. The program must be fully documented in writing and contain administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information of Check ‘n Go customers.

Published: 05-09-08

Area High School and College Students Encouraged to Apply for Third Year of Program

State Representative Mark Strama has begun accepting applications from area high school and college students his 2008 Campaign Academy. He announced that this year's program would expand countywide, working in conjunction with the 2008 Travis County Democratic Coordinated Campaign.

This year's Campaign Academy will run daily 10 am – 6 pm, from June 23 – July 25 at the TCDP Coordinated Campaign Headquarters.  Daily lunch speakers will include current and former elected officials, political consultants, university professors, and state policy experts.