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Conservatives erupt after Sheila Jackson Lee mentions “entitlements” that “are earned”

Posted on December 12, 2012 by TexasFred

Conservatives erupt after Sheila Jackson Lee mentions “entitlements” that “are earned” Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has the conservative blogosphere in a tizzy again today. The target of right-wing wrath is the liberal Democrat’s contention that Congress should look “carefully … Continue reading →

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Richardson withdraws bid to be commerce secretary

Posted on January 4, 2009 by TexasFred

Richardson withdraws bid to be commerce secretary WASHINGTON (AP) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Sunday announced that he was withdrawing his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama’s commerce secretary amid a grand jury investigation into how some of … Continue reading →

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Caroline Kennedy did not vote in many elections

Posted on December 19, 2008 by TexasFred

Caroline Kennedy did not vote in many elections NEW YORK (AP) - Caroline Kennedy, who wants to fill Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s seat, has not voted in a number of elections, including one race for the very job she is … Continue reading →

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