http://newspapertree.com/politics/ Newspaper Tree - Politics en-us Shapleigh said last month he would not run for reelection to the Texas Senate. He hasn’t revealed his statewide ambitions, but his public and private remarks leave little doubt the longtime El Paso legislator is seriously considering a gubernatorial bid. Brandi Grissom, The Texas Tribune Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:43:27 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4335-shapleigh-ever-after http://newspapertree.com/politics/4335-shapleigh-ever-after Keep watching this race because in the words of the great Yogi Berra, “It ain't over til it's over.” By Jaime Abeytia Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:26:24 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4330-the-lion-s-den-a-new-alliance http://newspapertree.com/politics/4330-the-lion-s-den-a-new-alliance Oh oh, the radio hosts fret and churn, will their loose, unmanicured quotes be the end of them? David Crowder Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:44:26 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4313-who-has-the-playboy-we-re-reading-it-for-the-ep-article-with-byrd-and-escobar-of-course http://newspapertree.com/politics/4313-who-has-the-playboy-we-re-reading-it-for-the-ep-article-with-byrd-and-escobar-of-course Mystery Lady and the recall people have to target the 30 percent that didn’t vote for Acosta. Hate to break it to them, but that math isn’t there and it’s not enough to force a recall. Jaime Abeytia Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:55:37 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4277-the-lion-s-den-the-acosta-recall-effort http://newspapertree.com/politics/4277-the-lion-s-den-the-acosta-recall-effort Earmarked projects are not associated with any integral military strategy or Pentagon review but are an arrangement solely between the congressional representative and the earmarked project, which is often a corporation doing business in the congressional district. Tom Barry Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:25:02 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4259-reyes-the-rainmaker-electronics-and-earmarks-on-the-border http://newspapertree.com/politics/4259-reyes-the-rainmaker-electronics-and-earmarks-on-the-border In 2005, Reyes announced in that Aerospace Missions Corporation had picked El Paso as its “new research and development center, which will create 150 high-paying jobs and inject $35 million annually into our local economy.” Tom Barry Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:46:03 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4260-reyes-and-the-aerospace-missions-corporation-earmark http://newspapertree.com/politics/4260-reyes-and-the-aerospace-missions-corporation-earmark There’s a lot of criticism about Chavez when it comes to money, but one thing is for sure, she makes sure she supports her local community by spending money with people who need the business. Jaime Abeytia Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:09:37 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4252-the-lion-s-den-yeah-she-s-the-people-s-rep-y-que http://newspapertree.com/politics/4252-the-lion-s-den-yeah-she-s-the-people-s-rep-y-que Reyes and his staff have repeatedly denied that there is any connection between contributions and his congressional actions. Tom Barry Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:16:18 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4235-reyes-the-rainmaker-contributions-and-contracts http://newspapertree.com/politics/4235-reyes-the-rainmaker-contributions-and-contracts "I will not waste time with those who have made the calculation that it’s better politics to kill this plan than improve it. I will not stand by while the special interests use the same old tactics to keep things exactly the way they are. If you misrepresent what’s in the plan, we will call you out." -- President Barack Obama. NPT Staff Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:12:07 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4236-excerpts-from-tonight-s-obama-speech http://newspapertree.com/politics/4236-excerpts-from-tonight-s-obama-speech Throughout the discussion, the final slide from Valenti's presentation remained lit, reading: "Take a deep breath." How likely is that, as we enter the final push in the health care debate? Elizabeth Ruiz Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:02:37 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4234-we-re-in-the-stretch-run-of-the-health-care-debate-but-there-s-still-time-to-learn-more http://newspapertree.com/politics/4234-we-re-in-the-stretch-run-of-the-health-care-debate-but-there-s-still-time-to-learn-more