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New Poll
Boosts Texas Dems' Hopes
in U.S. Senate and White House Bids
Pollster that came close here in 2006 finds Cornyn potentially
vulnerable with narrow lead against challenger while McCain
fares slightly better in Texas.
Key Lawmaker
Says Perry Put Politics
First with Transportation Appointment
Senate transportation leader praises one of two appointments
to highway board but calls decision to make ex-aide the
new chair a compounded mistake.
Nueces Republicans
Want to Make House Dems Pay for Celis Donations
Local GOP hopes to turn embattled donor's support into
wrecking ball as Republicans try to dismantle rival party's
majority in South Texas coastal county.
Democrat
Won't Unilaterally Disarm
Campaign after Foe Rejects Limits
El Paso Democrat plans to raise more not less for high-stakes
House race after opponent refuses to take challenge on
contribution caps.
Keel Blasts
`Immoral' Political Tactic
in Complaint at State Ethics Agency
Ex-lawmaker takes case against Democratic consultant to
Texas Ethics Commission and says attorney general should
be called in for criminal prosecution.
House Panel
Takes Aim at Property
Taxes that Keep Rising Despite Swap
Speaker creates select committee to set sights on property
taxes and appraisals that keep rising despite business
tax tradeoff two years ago.
Speculation
Builds on Perry Package
Deal for Transportation Commission
Governor might be able to alleviate one of key lawmaker's
concerns if speculation on ex-aide and ex-Fort Worth councilman
as next appointees proves true. | 
