Kathy Walt
Kathy Walt
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The question is, did they achieve the goals that were set out for them? Did they do the work? And I think they did. We've seen increased funding for Texas since the consultants were hired.
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I don't know of a single teacher in Texas who wouldn't welcome the possibility of getting a raise of $10,000, and if the head of a labor union wants to demean and diminish the hard work and the value of teachers, then he or she should be ashamed.
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The governor thinks it's a very important issue to be in D.C. to testify before the committee on all of the actions Texas took between Hurricane Katrina and Rita and the financial impact those actions had on our state and continue to have on our state.
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Obviously from Governor Perry's standpoint, Texas is going to lend a helping hand and take care of those who have been devastated,
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The plan they have been discussing will provide a record property tax cut and will provide a stable, long-term source of funding for public schools while reflecting the Texas economy of the 21st century.
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We have another hurricane season starting June 1, and there are too many issues and too many Texas lives that could be affected if we do not address these issues prior to the start of the hurricane season.
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If paying $500,000 to a firm ... gets Texas $50 million in aid in one bill, that's a good return on our money.
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I have real concern developing about lawlessness breaking out in Texas as a result of our generosity. We need to make certain we do not exceed our ability to provide necessities for those we are agreeing to take. What's the plan for those who see the Astrodome as their rightful home for the next 90 days? What's the plan for handling increase in prison/jail population?
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It's a little early to know what will be in the 2007 budget proposal from Gov. Perry. It's a concept the governor supports and issues he believes are important to that sector of the Texas economy.
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People are sick and tired of political attacks from Washington politicians who are more worried about getting media attention than in solving problems.
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We shouldn't be subsidizing them if they're working here illegally. Giving employers a deduction off of their tax liability is tantamount to subsidizing them.
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Well (expletive). Colley doesn't have the authority to call out the national guard. Only the governor does. This kind of (expletive) has been going on all day.
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Whether indeed members of the Mexican military crossed into Texas, or they were thugs dressed up as Mexican military, the incident is unacceptable and troubling.
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What they're facing with their daughter's cancer is something that no family should have to go through. It's so sad. The situation as they described it, the governor talked with them and asked them questions.