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April 10, 2012
Title: A Devine Perspective - "Do Judges Have The Power To Strike Down A Federal Law?"
Topic: Judicial Activism
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Part 1 of 2
Can the courts rule on the constitutionality of laws, as well as ask attorneys in court to provide a document with timeline and layout specifications?
Was Obama's challenge of the nature of the court "unprecedented"? What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Judicial Activism
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Is the U.S. Constitution the law of the land? Does it allow for an independent judiciary?
What is it like running for a statewide office in a state that is as massive as Texas?
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May 17, 2011
Title: After Law School, John Became A Christian And Could Not Reconcile the Constitution and the Right to An Abortion. So What did He do?
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
John Devine shares some stories about being a “Rescuer”.
What does it mean to
know you were involved in saving babies? John surrendered his life to follow
Jesus Christ after graduating from law school. In this segment, he shares about
his journey trying to reconcile the U.S. Constitution with the Supreme Court’s
decision that a woman has the right to abort her young child. Did this journey
motivate John to become a State District Judge?
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Title: John Devine Describes What He Found in His Civil Court
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
In Texas, Big Business, Big Insurance, and their elected officials are stating:
The purpose of tort reform is to reduce the amount of meritless – or frivolous –
litigation and excessive awards. Former Judge John Devine uses the story of the
“Straw Man” to explain the pending Loser Pays Bill – HB 274, currently in the
Texas Senate. Baylor College of Law surveyed the Texas Civil judges who
responded that there was no need for further legislation addressing frivolous
lawsuits. So why did Governor Perry elevate this issue as “An Emergency Issue”?
Does he need a “Straw Man”?
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Title: Former State District Judge John Devine Sounds the Alarm for All To Call Their State Senator Urging a NO VOTE on Loser Pay
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Former Judge John Devine explains why the following is a false
premise: The stated purpose of the current tort reform effort in Texas is to
reduce the amount of meritless – or frivolous – litigation and excessive awards.
He describes what is happening in real life and what happened in his Court for
nearly eight years as a Civil Trial Judge in Harris County.
Former State District Court Judge John Devine encourages everyone to contact
their State Senators and urge them to vote NO on the Loser Pays
Bill. Big Business desires immunity from their wrong doing. Big Insurance does
not want to pay if you suffer serious injury in a car accident or because of a
natural disaster like a flood, tornado, hail storm, or hurricane.
Call the Capital switchboard at 512.463.4630 and ask for your Texas State
Senator and urge them to protect your right to a trial by jury. Call today or
you will lose this God Given Right!
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Title: Former Judge John Devine Agrees with the Baylor Study: Courts are NOT Clogged with Frivolous Lawsuits or Excessive Jury Awards
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Former Judge John Devine knows from experience that the courts in
Texas are NOT clogged with frivolous lawsuits; nor are they
experiencing runaway jury awards. So, why is Big Business and
their allies in the insurance industry using their puppets in the Texas
Legislature to point at a “Straw Man”, a fictitious issue, to divert
attention away from truly pressing issues like redistricting, the budget,
teacher layoffs, the drought, and wild fires -- not to mention new job creation?
Former State District Court Judge John Devine encourages all to contact their
State Senators and urge them to vote NO on the Loser Pays Bill.
Big Business desires immunity from their wrong doing. Big Insurance does not
want to pay if you suffer in car accident or because of a natural disaster like
a flood, tornado, hail storm, or hurricane.
Call the Capital switchboard at 512.463.4630 and ask for your Texas State
Senator and urge them to protect your right to a trial by jury. Call today or
you will lose this God Given Right!
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Title: Stopping Frivolous Lawsuits Is the Most Important Issue Facing Texans, According to Governor Perry
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Former Judge John Devine explains ‘The Law of Unintended
Consequences’. You may be harmed in a car accident and win a
judgment but still lose by being forced by the judge to pay the defendant’s
attorney fees. You may experience a natural disaster and win a suit against your
insurance company but still lose by being forced by the judge to pay the
insurance companies attorney fees. As a small business owner, you may bring a
cause for action in a breach of contract case, win but still lose by being
forced by the judge to pay your opponent’s attorney fees. You could win but
still be a loser! Is that fair?
Former State District Court Judge John Devine encourages all to contact their
State Senators and urge them to vote NO on the Loser Pays Bill. Big Business
desires immunity from their wrong doing. Big Insurance does not want to pay if
you suffer in car accident or because of a natural disaster like a flood,
tornado, hail storm, or hurricane.
Call the Capital switchboard at 512.463.4630 and ask for your Texas State
Senator and urge them to protect your right to a trial by jury. Call today or
you will lose this God Given Right!
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May 16, 2011
Title: After Law School, John Became A Christian And Could Not Reconcile the Constitution and the Right to An Abortion. So What did He do?
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
John Devine shares some stories about being a “Rescuer”.
What does it mean to
know you were involved in saving babies? John surrendered his life to follow
Jesus Christ after graduating from law school. In this segment, he shares about
his journey trying to reconcile the U.S. Constitution with the Supreme Court’s
decision that a woman has the right to abort her young child. Did this journey
motivate John to become a State District Judge?
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Title: John Devine Describes What He Found in His Civil Court
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
In Texas, Big Business, Big Insurance, and their elected officials are stating:
The purpose of tort reform is to reduce the amount of meritless – or frivolous –
litigation and excessive awards. Former Judge John Devine uses the story of the
“Straw Man” to explain the pending Loser Pays Bill – HB 274, currently in the
Texas Senate. Baylor College of Law surveyed the Texas Civil judges who
responded that there was no need for further legislation addressing frivolous
lawsuits. So why did Governor Perry elevate this issue as “An Emergency Issue”?
Does he need a “Straw Man”?
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Title: Former State District Judge John Devine Sounds the Alarm for All To Call Their State Senator Urging a NO VOTE on Loser Pay
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Former Judge John Devine explains why the following is a false
premise: The stated purpose of the current tort reform effort in Texas is to
reduce the amount of meritless – or frivolous – litigation and excessive awards.
He describes what is happening in real life and what happened in his Court for
nearly eight years as a Civil Trial Judge in Harris County.
Former State District Court Judge John Devine encourages everyone to contact
their State Senators and urge them to vote NO on the Loser Pays
Bill. Big Business desires immunity from their wrong doing. Big Insurance does
not want to pay if you suffer serious injury in a car accident or because of a
natural disaster like a flood, tornado, hail storm, or hurricane.
Call the Capital switchboard at 512.463.4630 and ask for your Texas State
Senator and urge them to protect your right to a trial by jury. Call today or
you will lose this God Given Right!
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Title: Former Judge John Devine Agrees with the Baylor Study: Courts are NOT Clogged with Frivolous Lawsuits or Excessive Jury Awards
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Former Judge John Devine knows from experience that the courts in
Texas are NOT clogged with frivolous lawsuits; nor are they
experiencing runaway jury awards. So, why is Big Business and
their allies in the insurance industry using their puppets in the Texas
Legislature to point at a “Straw Man”, a fictitious issue, to divert
attention away from truly pressing issues like redistricting, the budget,
teacher layoffs, the drought, and wild fires -- not to mention new job creation?
Former State District Court Judge John Devine encourages all to contact their
State Senators and urge them to vote NO on the Loser Pays Bill.
Big Business desires immunity from their wrong doing. Big Insurance does not
want to pay if you suffer in car accident or because of a natural disaster like
a flood, tornado, hail storm, or hurricane.
Call the Capital switchboard at 512.463.4630 and ask for your Texas State
Senator and urge them to protect your right to a trial by jury. Call today or
you will lose this God Given Right!
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Title: Stopping Frivolous Lawsuits Is the Most Important Issue Facing Texans, According to Governor Perry
Topic: Loser Pays Will Harm Texas Families and Small Businesses
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Former Judge John Devine explains ‘The Law of Unintended
Consequences’. You may be harmed in a car accident and win a
judgment but still lose by being forced by the judge to pay the defendant’s
attorney fees. You may experience a natural disaster and win a suit against your
insurance company but still lose by being forced by the judge to pay the
insurance companies attorney fees. As a small business owner, you may bring a
cause for action in a breach of contract case, win but still lose by being
forced by the judge to pay your opponent’s attorney fees. You could win but
still be a loser! Is that fair?
Former State District Court Judge John Devine encourages all to contact their
State Senators and urge them to vote NO on the Loser Pays Bill. Big Business
desires immunity from their wrong doing. Big Insurance does not want to pay if
you suffer in car accident or because of a natural disaster like a flood,
tornado, hail storm, or hurricane.
Call the Capital switchboard at 512.463.4630 and ask for your Texas State
Senator and urge them to protect your right to a trial by jury. Call today or
you will lose this God Given Right!
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February 15, 2011
Title: Is a “One-Side Loser Pay” Reform Fair? You decide.
Topic: Tort Reform
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
Perry Proposes Loser Pays. But Is It Fair? Former State Representative Robert Talton, with the Firm of Woodfill-Pressler, explains the resurrected idea of “Loser Pays” in civil
suits being touted by Governor Perry. To make it fair, have it go both ways. But will Governor Perry support fairness?
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January 25, 2011
Title: Kay Announces Her Retirement. Who’s Lining Up to Run?
Topic: Replacing Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
Front Runners to Replace Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison?
Former State Representative Robert Talton joins us discussing the front runners
to replace Senator Hutchison. Also discussed is which ones can raise money now,
and which ones have to wait until the end of the current session.
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January 11, 2011
Title: Passing Legislation is like making sausage: you really do not want to know. Or do you?
Topic: Pure Politics
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
Former State Representative
discusses how the Texas legislative process works. You may not like to know how
‘deals’ are made, but that is how the system works. It takes more than one
person to get anything done. Who would have believed the outcome of the 2010
elections in January or February 2010. Republicans went from 76 members to 101
members in the Texas House. Many commitments to the current speaker were made
months before the November election. Is that a good thing, or a bad thing, or is
that the way the ‘system’ works?
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September 20, 2010
Title: The Importance of Being Registered to Vote Where You Live Today Segment 1 of 4
Topic: Register to Vote
Discussed by Roger Williams
with Former Elected Official
After the Bush/Gore fiasco, Congress passed the Help America Vote Act –
H.A.V.A. Are you registered to vote where you live today? It is easy to
register, use our links found on our home page. If you live in Harris County,
click on the link above of Register to Vote Inside Harris County. If you live
outside Harris County, use the other link. If you have any questions, please
call our office at 713.335.3400
To contact Roger Williams: www.rogerforsenate.com.
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Title: The Importance of Being Registered to Vote Where You Live Today Segment 2 of 4
Topic: Register to Vote
Discussed by Roger Williams
with Former Elected Official
Help America Vote Act – H.A.V.A. created new requirements for voters.
Are you registered to vote where you live the day of the election? Listen to
find out what happens if you are not.
When can you register to vote? Special registration rules for teenagers aged 17
years 10 months.
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Title: The Importance of Being Registered to Vote Where You Live Today Segment 3 of 4
Topic: Register to Vote
Discussed by Roger Williams
with Former Elected Official
Help America Vote Act – H.A.V.A. created new requirements for voters.
Agency relationship: Can you register someone else to vote? Maybe. Listen to
find out how and why.
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Title: The Importance of Being Registered to Vote Where You Live Today Segment 4 of 4
Topic: Register to Vote
Discussed by Roger Williams
with Former Elected Official
Are you registered to vote?
Consider these three key Issues this election cycle:
ObamaCare
Border Security
Ground Zero Mosque
It is easy to register, use our links found on our home page. If you live in
Harris County, click on the link above of Register to Vote Inside Harris
County. If you live outside Harris County, use the other link. If you have
any questions, please call our office at 713.335.3400
To contact Roger Williams: www.rogerforsenate.com.
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February 22, 2008
Title: Congressional Candidate Robert Talton. Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
Is the Right to Health Insurance Paid for by the Government found in the U.S. Constitution?
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Title: Congressional Candidate Robert Talton. Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
Too many Americans do not have health insurance. So, what can the government do?
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January 25, 2008
Title: Candidate Robert Talton. Segment 1
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
Who will be the next Congressman to represent Congressional District 22? Come meet candidate Robert Talton.
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Title: Candidate Robert Talton. Segment 2
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
Who will be the next Congressman to represent Congressional District 22? Come meet candidate Robert Talton.
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Title: Candidate Robert Talton. Segment 3
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
Who will be the next Congressman to represent Congressional District 22? Come meet candidate Robert Talton.
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January 7, 2008
Title: At least 10 are running to send Lampson packing!
Topic: Congressional District 22 Candidate Interviews
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
The decisions made by our elected officials affect everyone. Is Robert Talton the right person to represent the voters in Congressional District 22? Send the What’s UP Program your comments.
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January 3, 2008
Title: At least 10 are running to send Lampson packing!
Topic: Congressional District 22 Candidate Interviews
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
The decisions made by our elected officials affect everyone. Is Robert Talton the right person to represent the voters in Congressional District 22? Send the What’s UP Program your comments.
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May 1, 2006
Title: WHEN BIG BUSINESSES GETS A BREAK, SMALL BUSINESSES GET THE BILL
Topic: Special Session of the Texas Legislature
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
HB3 will pass because our leaders are choosing between Big Business over the Average Joe. State Representative Robert Talton explains how and why these leaders are being bought.
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April 6, 2006
Title: WHO WILL REPLACE TOM DELAY?
Topic: Replacing Tom DeLay
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
How will the replacement process for Tom DeLay's vacant seat work? Once Tom DeLay moves out of the District, his name will be removed from the November Ballot. But whose name will appear instead?
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Title: WHO WILL REPLACE TOM DELAY?
Topic: Replacing Tom DeLay
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
State Representative Robert Talton is interested in replacing Tom DeLay in Washington. But is he the right man for the job? Email Terry Lowry , the host of the What's UP Radio Program, and let him know who your choice is.
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March 29, 2006
Title: WHO WILL PAY MORE AND WHEN?
Topic: Tax Shifting
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
Robert Talton discusses the “Closed Door Meeting” of the House of Leadership on the upcoming Special Session of the Texas Legislature set to begin April 12. Will the tax load be shifted and who will pay more? Contact your Elected Officials to let them know how their decision on the tax issue will effect your family.
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March 27, 2006
Title: WHAT NEW TAXES CAN TEXANS EXPECT?
Topic: Tax Shifting
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
State Representative Robert Talton discusses the pending “Tax Increases” to be debated in Austin starting April 17th. Who will pay more? Who will pay less? Representative Talton explains the game plan to shift taxes from some to others.
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February 28, 2006
Title: CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: JUDGE JOHN DEVINE Segment 1 of 2 from June 17, 2005
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Judge John Devine discusses Christian values.
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Title: CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: JUDGE JOHN DEVINE Segment 2 of 2 from June 17, 2005
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Judge John Devine discusses why Christian are so important in politics and why they should vote in every Election.
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February 23, 2006
Title: CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: JOHN DEVINE
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
One of John Devine's strongest passions is stopping illegal immigration into the United States, especially into Texas. He thinks that the cost to Texas taxpayers is outrageous and it needs to stop. He says he will make it happen if he is elected. Also, while a District Judge, John Devine faught for the right to place the 10 Commandments in his courtroom. to find out how you can help John Devine, log onto www.ElectJohnDevine.com
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October 6, 2005
Title: State House District 126-Is John Devine the right person for this House seat? Segment 1 of 5
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
How does Judge John Devine feel about praying and reading your Bible in fornt of abortion clinics? Did John Devine allow the Ten Commandments to be displaced in his courtroom? Is John Devine the right person for the job?
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Title: State House District 126-Is John Devine the right person for this House seat? Segment 2 of 5
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
How does John Devine stand on Illegal Immigration?
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Title: State House District 126-Is John Devine the right person for this House seat? Segment 3 of 5
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
How will John Devine plan for 3.2 million new people that are expected to move into our area the next 30 years?
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Title: State House District 126-Is John Devine the right person for this House seat? Segment 4 0f 5
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Does John Devine believe marriage is only between one man and one woman? Is abortion acceptable in the eyes of John Devine?
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Title: State House District 126-Is John Devine the right person for this House seat? Segment 5 of 5
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Why does John Devine want to run for office? Has John Devine accepted Christ as his Savior?
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September 12, 2005
Title: Christian Values- Christian Involvment
Topic: Christian Values
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Judge John Devine discusses what are Christian values and should Christians be involved in politics.
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July 14, 2005
Title: The Taking Clause
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
What is the difference between Public Use and Public Purpose? Should government have the power to take your land to give to someone else just because more taxes could be collected, more jobs created, or just because they can? St. Rep. Robert Talton discusses eminent domain.
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June 28, 2005
Title: You are not safe in your own home!
Topic: Eminent Domain
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
What is the difference between "public use" and "public purpose"? Public use: roads, highways, schools... Public purpose: we can get more taxes if there were a bigger home or a bigger business on your land instead of what you have now...
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June 17, 2005
Title: Christian Values - Christian Involvment Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Christian Values
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Judge John Devine discusses what are Christian values and should Christians be involved in politics.
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Title: Christian Values - Christian Involvment Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Christian Values
Discussed by John Devine
with Former Elected Official
Judge John Devine discusses what are Christian values and should Christians be involved in politics.
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March 22, 2005
Title: Representative Robert Talton and the gambling issue in Texas
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
The number 9 is a high priority number in Texsa right now - why? Will gambling hurt those who do not gamble? HB 9 is important to "Corporate Republicans" but is opposed by "Conservative Republicans" - not to mention many Democrats - why? Contact your State Representative today to let them know how you feel about using gambling to fund education for your children.
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Title: Representative Robert Talton and the gambling issue in Texas
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
The number 9 is a high priority number in Texsa right now - why? Will gambling hurt those who do not gamble? HB 9 is important to "Corporate Republicans" but is opposed by "Conservative Republicans" - not to mention many Democrats - why? Contact your State Representative today to let them know how you feel about using gambling to fund education for your children.
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February 10, 2005
Title: Marriage, Cloning, New Taxes, and Gambling
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
How will Texans fund public education? Should wasteful spending be identified before new taxes are enacted? Should marriage be defined as between one man and one woman? Should Texas outlaw human cloning? With over 4 to 6,000 bills expected to be filed this session, how does an elected official keep up with all of them? Is your help needed?
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