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What Our Founding Fathers Said About Political PartiesWhat Our Founding Fathers Said About Political Parties

What Our Founding Fathers Said About Political Parties

March 22, 2018

There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties .

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The Single Mom that Saved Houston Methodist HospitalThe Single Mom that Saved Houston Methodist Hospital

The Single Mom that Saved Houston Methodist Hospital

March 12, 2018

Houston Methodist Hospital will celebrate its centennial this year. Today, Houston Methodist is one of the world's leading hospitals. It

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Time to Ban Campaign Contributions from Special InterestsTime to Ban Campaign Contributions from Special Interests

Time to Ban Campaign Contributions from Special Interests

March 5, 2018

I know that most of you are aware that those with special interests before governmental entities disproportionately make campaign contributions.

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City's $565,000 Consultant Recommends No Expenses Cuts for 2019 BudgetCity's $565,000 Consultant Recommends No Expenses Cuts for 2019 Budget

City's $565,000 Consultant Recommends No Expenses Cuts for 2019 Budget

February 22, 2018

I know that most of you are aware that those with special interests before governmental entities disproportionately make campaign contributions.

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City of Houston Consultant Proposes 83% Property Tax Increase over Ten YearsCity of Houston Consultant Proposes 83% Property Tax Increase over Ten Years

City of Houston Consultant Proposes 83% Property Tax Increase over Ten Years

February 18, 2018

In September 2016, the City of Houston retained a consulting firm at a cost of $565,000 to develop a long-

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Why are Galveston County Taxes 26% Higher than Surrounding Counties?Why are Galveston County Taxes 26% Higher than Surrounding Counties?

Why are Galveston County Taxes 26% Higher than Surrounding Counties?

February 13, 2018

As a Galveston County taxpayer, I have a simple question. Why is Galveston County's tax rate the 26% higher than the

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