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December 14, 2009 Support for Right to Repair bill reaches 51 Congressional support of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act has reached 51.

Several outdated and crowded Guard and Reserve facilities in Austin will likely be replaced, thanks to more than $40 million in federal funds, U.S. Rep.

Austin's a fit city. There's no doubt about it. Journey along with Pamela LeBlanc as she explores all that's out there for the fitness-minded. If you use an RSS reader, here is feed for Fit City: XML .

By Lloyd Doggett U.S. House of Representatives Seeing a child enthusiastically unwrap holiday gifts certainly shows what pure delight looks like.A Of the many joys that come with the holiday season, few things match the smile on the face of a child with a new toy.A The holiday spirit is certainly alive in the many community events surrounding this ...

In a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this morning, Congressman Joe Sestak reiterated his call to pass legislation extending COBRA premium assistance, which has provided expanded healthcare coverage for unemployed workers during the ongoing economic crisis.

Credit card companies are jumping on the opportunity to raise people's interest rates before the Credit Card Act takes effect next year.

The Really White Vigilante is back, and, judging from the mushrooming influx of chic scenesters peopling East Austin , not a moment too soon.

Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott said Wednesday that the Obama administration is marching toward a federal takeover of the nation's public schools - and Texas should fight it.

Less than 24 hours after President Obama announced a troop surge in Afghanistan, Texas leaders in Washington are sounding off about the plan; Surprisingly to many, Republicans are generally supporting the plan and at least one local Democrat is speaking out strongly against it.

The non-profit Texas Public Interest Research Group says despite new laws to make toys safer, parents still need to be on the lookout for dangerous toys this holiday season.

As the holiday shopping begins, there are some toys you might want to think twice about buying.

North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson introduced legislation this week aimed at boosting solar panel manufacturing in the United States, and creating new green jobs in the process.

The healthcare debate is hitting close to home after an important vote in the Senate this past weekend, congressional leaders are back in Texas explaining their positions to constituents.

Texas members of the U.S. House mostly marched in step with colleagues when the House on Nov.

Screenshot of Texas GOP Web site featuring Doggett protest video, from August 5, 2009.

Canyon Creek is on a winning streak. Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued the Northwest Austin suburb a partial victory in its lawsuit against the Department of Justice, granting its utility governing board the Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District No.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 12:27 p.m. Read more: Local , Solar , Job , Jobs , Creation , Law , Legislation , Michigan , Representative , Dave , Camp The following is a message from Rep.

WASHINGTON, DC Solar Energy Industries Association President and CEO Rhone Resch released the following statement today in support of the Solar Manufacturing Jobs Creation Act , which was introduced in the U.S. House by Representatives Mike Thompson , Dave Camp , Lloyd Doggett , and Patrick Tiberi : "We thank Congressmen Thompson, Camp, Doggett, ...

People traveled to Austin from across the state to participate in Saturday's demonstration organized by several labor unions, Democratic organizations and liberal-leaning interest groups.

Posted By Tumultuous 8 hours, 51 minutes ago in Political Opinion A week ago Ken and I were marveling about how one trained congressional chimpanzee after another got up on the House floor and made an identical 60 second speech about why he opposes healthcare reform.