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Posted: Tuesday, 12 May 2009 3:32PM

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Bush or Obama Tougher on Illegal Immigration?


The Houston Chronicle asks the simple question:  Nearly a year into Barack Obama's presidency, is he or his predecessor tougher on illegal immigration?

Health Care Showdown this Weekend


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid appears more confident now that he can get 60 votes to move forward with President Obama's top domestic agenda item...

Demi Moore Magazine Cover Worst Photoshop Ever? (Photo)


Everyone knows by now that magazines extensively airbrush the stars on their covers, and usually the celebs appreciate a little touchup and wouldn't want it any other way.

CNN DID Cover the William Ayers Controversy


A caller on the show yesterday forced me to do something I'd rather not have to do:  Use the digital delay to drop his comments because he cursed at me when the facts didn't match his agenda...

Palin Upset over Newsweek Cover Photo


On her Facebook page, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin lashes out at Newsweek for the photo on the cover of the current issue...

Only in the American Automotive Industry...


...could a $1.15 billion loss for the 3rd quarter be a piece of good news...

Sarah Palin on Oprah (VIDEO)


The interview with Sarah Palin that Americans have been buzzing about aired this afternoon on the Oprah Winfrey show...


Perry says Obama is Hell Bent on Socialism (VIDEO)


Governor Perry tells a Republican luncheon in West Texas that the Obama Administration is not only "hell bent" on taking the U.S. toward socialism, but the president also wants to punish Texas...

Palin Takes Jabs at McCain Staff, Media, and Others (VIDEO)


The AP reports that in her new book, Sarah Palin takes shots at the Mccain campaign, the media, and others...

Many Angles in Fort Hood Shooting


There are just too many angles in the Fort Hood shooting story this morning...

Unemployment Rises Above 10 Percent


Despite brighter leading economic indicators, unemployment is now at its highest level in nearly 30 years...

GOP Victories Seen by Some as Warning to Dems


Some are saying the elections of Republican governors in Virginia and New Jersey should be a wake up call for Democrats...

Dallas Police Chief Meets with Officers in Non-English Controversy


NBC 5 here in town has the latest on the controversy over Dallas police issuing tickets to drivers who could not speak English...

Roger Emrich and his Fork


KRLD Sports Anchor Roger Emrich was late for his 6:15pm sportscast, but with good reason...

Cowboys Cheerleader In Hot Water For Halloween Costume


Cheerleader Whitney Isleib attended a friend's Halloween party painted black and dressed as rapper Lil' Wayne

Another Exonerated Man Speaks Out on Willingham Case


Michael Hall at Texas Monthly talks with Ernest Willis, who was on death row with Cameron Todd Willingham...

Big Fundraisers Get Posts in Obama White House


USA Today reports that big donors to President Obama, quite a few of them, have gotten jobs in his administration...

Economic Numbers Look Good But Unemployment Still Bad


The White House today is trumpeting economic numbers released that show the economy "roared back to life" in the 3rd quarter...

Public Option in House Bill


House Democrats are backing a public option with the health care bill they've unveiled...

Houston Chronicle Sues Perry in Willingham Case


After running into roadblocks in trying to get the truth about whether an innocent man may have been put to death in Texas...

Arson Science Has Changed Dramatically Since Willingham Conviction


The science of how arsons are investigated has gone through major changes since the arson trial of a man put to death for the murders of his three babies in Corsicana...

Fact Check of Gov. Perry's Statements in Willingham Case


Some are now calling the story of Cameron Todd Willingham and Governor Perrys actions "Execution Gate."  The Chicago Tribune has a fact check of the statements made by Gov. Perry and others...

Kennedy Warns of Potential Violence Over Health Debate


Rep. Patrick Kennedy says the health care debate is getting so nasty that it could easily lead to violence...

Will Ferrell and Others Mock Insurance Companies


The comedian and other hollywood stars enter the health care debate by making a mock PSA that claims insurance company executives are under attack...

Hope Fading for Public Insurance Option


The New York Times offers up this analysis...

Immigration Enforcement Expanded "The Right Way"


The Obama Administration has made "comprehensive immigration reform" one of its top priorities...

The World Economy At Risk


The Financial Times is reporting "The world economy cannot sustain any further rise in the oil price...

Is this a good tactic in the health care debate?


Conservative groups have organized protesters to attend health care town hall meetings and start shouting...

Bizarre Obama Poster


Several news sources in Los Angeles are reporting this bizarre poster of President Obama has started popping up in neighborhoods...

ACLU Envisions Ordering a Pizza When There's a National ID


The American Civil Liberties Union put this presentation together to warn against a National ID.

"Criminal" Immigrants Freed Due to Shortages


Check this story out....

Best Burgers


Texas Monthly is out with their list of the Greatest Burgers, so we've compiled a list of our own. 

Shady Dealings in South Texas Health Care


Texas Monthly Writer-at-Large Patricia Kilday Hart joined us on the Nightly News Roundup last night to talk about this story.....

Lawmakers Closer to Health Care Compromise


WASHINGTON (AP)  Officials say that a bipartisan group in the Senate is edging closer to a health care compromise...

The Seinfeld Session


I never found Jerry Seinfeld funny.  Ever.  When the characters did that whole "it's a show about nothing" bit, I switched the channel.  Maybe I'm in the minority but I found the show boring and inconsequential, which in fairness is what they were going for but I wasn't watching.  

Shrinking Texas GOP Could be Winning Strategy for Perry


The race between Governor Rick Perry and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison for the Republican nomination for governor isn't in full swing just yet, but it's getting there and promises to be the most fun Texas political junkies have had in years.
 
 
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