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State names parents owing child support

The state Department of Children and Family Services has published its “Most Wanted” poster, a list of 18 non-custodial parents who owe nearly $945,000.

Buddy Roemer speaks out on American trade policy

Former Gov. Buddy Roemer continues to march to his own drummer in his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.

President Barack Obama praises resiliency of Louisiana residents

President Barack Obama isn't popular with Louisiana voters, according to recent polls.

Joe Scarborough, in best fake Texas accent, says Rick Perry is "not a real conservative"

Rick Perry has one prominent Republican critic with a national television platform. Joe Scarborough, the former Florida Republican congressman and current co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” TV show, attempted a Texas accent this morning as he riffed on the Texas g …

Patrick: Increase sales tax

A Republican state senator calling for a tax increase is clearly in the man-bites-dog media category.

Ron Paul calls Rick Perry a "candidate of the week" who could go "down real fast"

Republican presidential contender Ron Paul likened Texas Gov.

Dick Cheney says voters like a little Texas arrogance in a presidential candidate

American voters like a little Texas arrogance in a presidential candidate, former Vice President Dick Cheney said today. Appearing on Fox News Channel’s FOX and Friends this morning, the former vice president said Rick Perry’s West Texas roots and Lone Star  …

Ron Paul: Who needs FEMA?

After a luncheon speech in New Hampshire on Friday, as Hurricane Irene rumbled toward the East Coast, Texas Congressman Ron Paul offered his off-the-cuff thoughts on the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “We should be like 1900; we should be like 1940, 1950, 1960,” …

Paul: Presidents don't create jobs

Texas Congressman Ron Paul, campaigning in Iowa the same day that Gov. Rick Perry’s swooping in for a couple of stops, took a bit of a dig at the governor’s jobs message without naming him at a stop in Winterset. “Presidents can’t create jobs.

National Guard troops could leave border on Sept. 30 unless Congress acts, Napolitano says

National Guard troops stationed on the U.S.

Louisiana lets payday loans flourish

In Louisiana, it's more convenient to get a payday loan than a Big Mac. That's because there are four times as many payday loan outlets as McDonald's restaurants. While a steady diet of Big Macs will pile the pounds on, a steady diet of payday loans can put you in bankruptcy.

The heat is on at Perry party

There’s a big crowd here at Abel’s (official crowd estimate from Davey Joe: “a whole bunch of people”) and the fans aren’t quite cutting it on the enclosed deck overlooking the lake.

Analyzing Rick Perry's record: Water woes could cost Texas

When the Legislature approved a statewide water plan in 1997, then-Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock hailed it as “the heart of our legacy,” while its sponsor, Sen. J.E.

Something political about The Response after all

Gov. Rick Perry’s office insisted that the Aug.

Perry prayer rally organizers asking attendees to register other Christians to vote

The group responsible for putting on Gov. Rick Perry’s prayer rally is asking attendees to spread the word about a campaign to register conservative Christians to vote in the presidential election next year.

Uncommitted House Republicans anxious about Perry's tough talk

A tough talking New Yorker is telling the tough talking governor of Texas to throttle back the Texas-tough-talk or risk hurting some GOP House candidates on the 2012 ballot.

Texas money to boost Perry's presidential aspirations

With an official announcement expected any day, Gov.

Perry highlights military experience in Iowa stumping

In the opening days of his presidential campaign, Gov.

Buddy Roemer is determined to draw attention to money's corrupting influence in politics

 Noting that he may never be "a major candidate" in the Republican presidential race and that the other contenders "laugh at me" and his pledge not to accept campaign contributions of more than $100, former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer said Monday that he is determi …

Rick Perry's record on immigration: An interactive timeline

Rick Perry has been criticized from both the left and the right on immigration policy. Here is an interactive timeline looking at Perry’s record and rhetoric on immigration during his decade as governor.

Gov. Perry says he's running against President Obama, not Bachmann, Romney

Asked why he’s a better GOP presidential candidate than former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney or Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, Gov. Rick Perry declined to say. “We’re not gonna — We’re not gonna — We’re running against Obama.

A more candid letter for school parents

At this time of year, it’s customary for many school districts to send parents a Back-to-School letter.  These letters typically express excitement about the upcoming school year; tout campus renovations and technology upgrades; and provide a list of classroom supplies …

In Iowa, Perry pitches plan to beat Obama

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