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In an interview with Fox News' Greta Van Susteren yesterday, Governor Perry backed the controversial statement made by Maine's governor Paul Lepage that able bodied people need to "get off the couch and get a yourself a job." Van Susteren asked Perry if the statement seemed insulting to the unemployed, and Perry responded, "you know - there may be some folks that are offended by that. I'm not."
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Results tagged “immigration”
Governor Perry to Unemployed: Just Get a Job Already!
There's a New Sheriff in Town: Steven Seagal
Melissa Del Bosque, reporter for the Texas Observer Magazine, couldn’t have said it any better: “Is he a cop playing an actor, or an actor playing a cop?” The same actor that is famous for his over-the-top action hero flicks like Hard to Kill and Under Siege, Steven Seagal is now the newest border deputy in Hudspeth County in west Texas.
Perry faces Tea Party criticism on immigration [Politics]
Rick Perry's excoriation of Social Security may win over the hearts of many (middle class and middle-aged) Tea Partiers, but his stance on another issue may leave him with one foot out of the proverbial Tea Bag. Indeed, Perry's tolerant position on immigration puts him at odds with the Tea Party caucus, and could result in a rift between two conservative ideologies that is as symbolic as the border fence itself.
Republican Debate Highlights, AKA Perry vs. World [Politics]
Did Rick Perry "assault" Ron Paul? Find out...
Lege Roundup: Sexism, TSA & Sanctuary Cities [Politics]
Yesterday Rep. Senfronia Thompson took to the House floor to speak out against some fliers that had been handed out by the Texas Civil Justice League: "They have no right to do women this way. We have not earned this disrespect in this house. We fight here, we get elected just like you do. … And men, if you don't stand up for us today, don't you walk in this chamber tomorrow."
Perry Snubs Obama, Wants More Than a Handshake [Politics]
President Obama extended an offer to meet Gov. Rick Perry this week when he visited Texas, but Perry turned him down.
Obama Birth Certificate Not Enough for Texas Congressman [Politics]
The White House released a long-form version of President Obama's birth certificate this morning, ripping a large hole in Donald Trump's presidential campaign in the process. But that's not enough for Rep. Leo Berman (R-Tyler), who asked why the certificate looks "brand new" (answer: it's a certified copy) and why there's no "plaque on the door" at the hospital where the president was born. Berman is the author of a House bill that would require all presidential and vice presidential candidates to show an original birth certificate in order to get on the Texas ballot. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer just vetoed a similar bill, calling it "a bridge too far."[Texas Tribune]
Thousands Rally at Capitol on Immigration [Politics]
UT students walked out of class. Shouts of ¡Sí se puede! filled the air. Today thousands have converged on the Capitol to rally against the numerous anti-immigration bills to be taken up this legislative session.
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Texans Strike Back at Austin over Arizona Boycott [Politics]
First the Austin City Council passed a measure to boycott Arizona, prohibiting its members from expensing trips there. Now it looks as though the city may reap the whirlwind—or at least some strong breezes.
T. Don Hutto Center in Taylor Will No Longer Detain Families
The T. Don Hutto Residential Center will no longer be a detainment center for families awaiting judgments on their immigration cases, the Obama administration announced this morning.
"Big Mac" Exchange Rate, Body Counts, and Bill Moyers on Obama [News Bits]
China rising: US, Beijing, prepare for "G2" summit Pelosi vows passage of healthcare overhaul Bill Moyers: Obama and healthcare execs -- BFFs? More economic indicators: The "Big Mac" exchange rate No more body counts in Afghanistan as mission focus shifts Business Week: "Skilled Immigrants on Why They're Leaving the U.S." MJ's hair to be made into "diamonds", whereabouts of nose still uncertain
Dozens Held Hostage in Bastrop County
About twenty to twenty-five people were smuggled into Texas through Mexico and held captive in Bastrop County, a man who escaped from his captors yesterday told authorities. When ICE and Bastrop County SWAT arrived on the scene (a single-wide trailer near Dale) yesterday evening, most of the hostages had been moved from the location. There were reports of some female hostages being sexually assaulted and of the three kidnappers keeping water and food from their hostages. Two of the three men in charge of the operation were arrested; Juan Carlos Sanchez-Camacho and Nabor Rodriguez-Guillen have been charged with seven counts of aggravated kidnapping. The Bastrop County Sheriffs Office reports that the kidnappers were demanding money from the families of their hostages. There are likely to be more details released on this story as the investigation continues. [News8Austin, Statesman]
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