This has to be one of the strangest things about Texas Republicans…
When health care in Texas makes headlines, the issues raised by administrators and physicians are hardly rosy. They include overcrowded emergency rooms, mounting hospital budget deficits created by unfunded indigent care, and uninsured rates for adults and children that lead the nation.
In fact, a [...]

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Susan Albert linked to the National Arbor Day site and their animation showing the changes in hardiness zones.
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Yep, it’s true–101.8 on our digital thermometer yesterday, and that’s in the shade. Austin hit 101, too, a record temp for the day and an indication of what’s in store in coming decades. Gardeners pay attention to the [...]

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The reason Bush and buddies are so clueless is that they are eaten up with corporate arrogance and avarice. They possess a stunning sense of entitlement, leading them to treat our government as their private plaything. What they need is to have a good kindergarten teacher assigned to refresh each of them on the basics [...]

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Jim Hightower is one of the few Texas Progressive Politicians my generation has seen. He has a real talent for cutting through the BS that most politicians sling…

Hey, how about indulging yourself with a hot new Maserati? Yeah, it’s got a sticker price that’ll make you go blind – but, wow, this baby will flat-out [...]

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