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Not for the faint of heart

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 4:00pm

In a week when serial murderer Kermit Gosnell was found guilty of killing babies, I read with disgust about the allegations of Houston-based abortionist Douglas Karpen performing illegal late-term abortions surrounded by appalling sanitary conditions in his clinic. The Harris County authorities should perform a full-scale investigation and take action against those who broke state law.

Gun Bills Go To Carefully Selected, Friendly Senate Committees

Friday, May 10, 2013 - 1:41pm
Dallas Morning News
Christy Hoppe

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who assigns bills to Senate committees, appears to have directed the stout gun bills passed by the House to relatively safe harbors.

Dewhurst: Senate Won’t Vote To Exceed Spending Cap

Friday, May 10, 2013 - 1:38pm
Houston Chronicle
Patricia Kilday Hart

"As someone who always wants to cut taxes, and repeatedly has, I am confident we will agree with the House on a substantial amount of tax cuts."

Dewhurst: Conservatives To Make Final Push

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 4:56pm
The Associated Press
JIM VERTUNO

Dewhurst's message was simple: The conservatives are coming and there's plenty of time to pass their agenda.

Dispelling Doubts, Dewhurst Staffs Up

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 3:53pm
Austin American-Statesman
Jonathan Tilove

“This team has a winning blend of experience, expertise and energy,” said Dewhurst. “They’re uniquely equipped to communicate effectively in both directions, listening carefully to our citizens and ensuring the rapid, accurate dissemination of vital information.”

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