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Ted Cruz, For Real
The newly elected senator makes a thoughtful case for opportunity conservatism, but can he sustain the message?
January 31, 2013 | by Erica Grieder | D.C.
Ted Cruz and the 47 Percent

Cruz argues that Republicans support limited government because they believe that’s what best creates opportunity, and therefore progress.

January 10, 2013 | by Erica Grieder | D.C.
D.C. Dud
A former Austin, Dallas, and Houston official is under fire in the nation’s capital.
November 1, 1998 | by Jason Zengerle | Reporter
Behind the Scenes at the Mavericks White House Visit
Between the overwhelming German press corps and the underwhelming holding pen for journalists covering the visit, the scene wasn't exactly what you would expect.
January 1, 2012 | by Peter Voskamp | Web Exclusive
George, Washington
His days as a “loyalty thermometer” in the nation’s capital.
June 1, 1999 | by Evan Smith | Feature
Mr. O’Rourke Goes to Washington
In an interview with Texas Monthly in Washington last week, the freshman congressman from El Paso weighed in on border security, U.S.-Mexico trade, and immigration reform.
April 30, 2013 | by Sonia Smith | CONGRESS
Mr. Happy Man Goes to Washington
Ron Kirk may be this year’s most jovial political candidate, but his bid for the U.S. Senate is as much about race as personality. He knows it. His fellow Democrats know it. And you’d better believe the Republicans know it.
August 1, 2002 | by Patricia Hart -- DUPE | Feature
If the Washington Redskins Are Worth $800 Million
What are the Dallas Stars and the San Antonio Spurs worth—not to mention less successful Texas teams.
September 1, 1999 | by Andrew Zimbalist | Biz Feature
Awww, Good for Them
| by Patricia Sharpe
State Fare
Mesteña’s apple sorbet and walnut-apple flautas are delicious to the core.
December 1, 1996 | by Patricia Sharpe | State Fare

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