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GOP Governors Say Party Lost On Strategy, Not Issues
November 18, 2012 Republican governors met last week in Las Vegas to talk about the results of the U.S. election and the path ahead for their party. Many of the governors are standing by their positions on major issues, however, saying the main thing they need to change is their tone.
Business
American Airlines Fliers Fed Up As Labor Clash Rages
September 27, 2012 It hasn't exactly been a barrel of fun flying American Airlines lately. The carrier, which is in bankruptcy, is in a bitter contract dispute with its pilots union. Its on-time performance has plummeted while cancellations are way up. Meanwhile, some of American's best customers are rethinking their loyalty.
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Smoke Cleared, Texas Gun Owners Remain Wary
September 19, 2012 Texas was once the center of the movement to safeguard gun rights. Today, nearly every fight has been won in the state, and indeed around the country. While gun owners in East Texas celebrate and cherish their rights, they remain distrustful.
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Many Texans Bereaved Over 'Dead' Voter Purge
September 16, 2012 An attempt to purge tens of thousands of "dead" voters from its election rolls has spawned a backlash across the state, involving the registrar in the state's biggest county, the secretary of state and the Texas Democratic Party.
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Court Paves Way For Texas Planned Parenthood Cuts
August 27, 2012 Planned Parenthood in Texas is deciding how to proceed after losing an important case in federal court. A panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the state can cut Planned Parenthood out of its women's health program because the organization is associated with abortion.
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When The Ship Comes In To Brownsville, Rip It Up
July 25, 2012 Over the past two decades, the landlocked city of Brownsville, Texas, has become the hub of the U.S. ship recycling industry. Ships from tankers to aircraft carriers are dismantled and stripped of reusable metals. And despite the world economic slowdown, it's still a highly lucrative business.
U.S.
Rain Over Texas Quenches Dry Lone Star State
July 20, 2012 While much of the country is mired in drought, Texas is recovering from some of the state's hottest, driest months on record. Recent rains have almost ended the Texas drought. But how long will the current wet spell last?
Business
In Bankruptcy, American Airlines Looks At All Options
July 16, 2012 American Airlines is acknowledging that a merger with US Airways is a possibility as it works its way through bankruptcy. American's pilots and other unionized employees are pushing the merger option.