Texas Insider

“Everyone should examine how this health care reform bill may affect them.  For example, senior citizens would see significant cuts in Medicare.  Millions of seniors who have chosen Medicare Advantage plans will lose their coverage, and other seniors will find it harder to locate a doctor who will treat Medicare patients.”

 –U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry

Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) issued the following statement regarding the schedule for a vote on President Obama’s health care reform proposal:
“It is good that a vote on health care legislation has at least been delayed for a time.  Continue Reading.

The Wall Street Journal

Workers will pay for the new health-care payroll levy
 
Even many Democrats are revolting against Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s 5.4% income surtax to finance ObamaCare, but another tax in her House bill isn’t getting enough attention. Continue Reading.

House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH)

Democrats’ Government Takeover of Health Care Would Increase costs, Destroy Jobs

According to new polls this week from WSJ/NBC News, National Public Radio, and Pew, more Americans now oppose the Democrats’ government takeover of health care than support it.  Continue Reading.

Ceremonially signs House Bill 3

CARROLTON – Gov. Rick Perry today ceremonially signed House Bill (HB) 3, which will improve public education and strengthen the state’s public school accountability system by holding schools accountable for graduating students who are college and career-ready, ensuring that schools retain rigorous high school graduation plans, improving parent access to student academic information and increasing school district financial transparency. Continue Reading.

WASHINGTON—Chris Tullis, a leader on local education issues, returned home this week after attending the national NEA Republican Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Chris Tullis was one of more than 100 members of the National Education Association who took part in three days of skills training and networking.  Continue Reading.

August 21 – 23, 2009

Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 21, 22 and 23 – the state’s annual tax holiday. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.

As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Backpacks under $100 and used by elementary and secondary students are also exempt. A backpack is a pack with straps one wears on the back. Continue Reading.

NCPA

The Waxman-Markey climate emissions bill is one of the oddest and most far-reaching pieces of legislation being advocated by the new administration, says Pete du Pont, a former governor of Delaware and current Policy Chairman of the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA). Continue Reading.

Texans should exercise caution towards any Web sites offering registration for the federal government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program. Eligible vehicle owners do not need to register or provide personal information in order to participate in the program. Reliable information about the “Cash for Clunkers” program can be found online at cars.gov. Continue Reading.

Michael Ramirez