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October 26, 2010


Title: Do Hispanic Values Line Up with Republicans or Democrats?
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Orlando Sanchez
with Orlando Sanchez (www.OrlandoSanchez.com)

Orlando Sanchez explains that Hispanic Values of Faith Family and Freedom more closely align with Republican than with Democrats. Orlando came to America from Cuba with his mother and father when he was just a child. He has been a Houston City Councilman, a candidate for Mayor and is the current Harris County Treasurer seeking re-election. For more information log onto www.Orlandosanchez.com.



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September 28, 2010


Title: Gary Elkins: Government is not the answer, Government is the Problem segment 1 of 2
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by State Representative Gary Elkins
with Elected Officials

Gary Elkins and Terry start to discuss redistricting, but soon find themselves discussing the Speaker of the Texas House and his selection of committee chairmen, the possibility of a state income tax, and business friendly environments (or unfriendly as the case may be).



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July 26, 2006


Title: PREPARING FOR HURRICANE SEASON
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Congressman Michael McCaul
with Elected Officials

How can “We – You and I” be prepared before, during, and after a hurricane or other disasters? Should we prepare now? Should the Government be able to take care of all my needs, and wants, immediately after a hurricane or when any other disaster strikes?



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January 11, 2006


Title: If property taxes go down, what taxes will go up?
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale
with Elected Officials

If property owners receive a "property tax cut", who will pay more? Will it be an easy decision? And why is a Democrat chairing the committee responsible for deciding "who will pay more"?



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June 17, 2005


Title: Let's Make the UN Accountable and Other Current Events
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Congressman Michael McCaul
with Elected Officials

Let's make the UN accountable... What are Christian Values and other current events discussed with Congressman Michael McCaul...



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April 27, 2005


Title: From border security to social security to home land security to being close to the Pope!
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Congressman Michael McCaul
with Elected Officials

Congressman Michael McCaul, from Texas' 10th District, discusses: Border Security, Social Security, Homeland Security to the Mexican Totalization Agreement. And: how did he get within 20' of the new Pope?



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April 21, 2005


Title: Are Fireworks Regualtions Needed Now
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Commissioner Steve Radack
with Elected Officials

Just responding to complaints concerning fireworks cost Harris County taxpayers over $150,000. One 7 year-old girl lost an eye to fireworks at a local church. Why not allow each County to regulate the sale and use of these dangerous explosives?



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April 5, 2005


Title: Firework protection for you and yours
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by County Commissioner Steve Radack
with Elected Officials

An 8-year old lost her eye needlessly because of fireworks. In 2004, over 5400 calls were made by citizens complaining about fireworks in Harris County. Will your house burn next year or will your child loose an eye - or an arm - or a hand - or worse: die? Find out what you can do. Call Commissioner Radack at 713.755.6306



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February 21, 2005


Title: Parental Consent in Texas
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by State Representative Phil King
with Elected Officials

In Texas, young ladies and men under 18 cannot obtain a tattoo and/or have their bodies pierced. But minor girls can obtain an abortion and parental consent is not required. HB 1212 calls for Parent Consent. This bill is right and fair, and needs your support. Answer this question: What would Jesus do to help pass this bill? Now - what are you going to do?



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February 15, 2005


Title: A reduction in property taxes, could cost you and me more, how? And what about Red light cameras...
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by State Representative Gary Elkins
with Elected Officials

State Representative Gary Elkins sounds the alarm: there is a rush to reduce property taxes, but there is a catch. Be aware, many elected officials will try to mask a larger tax increase. It will not help if they reduce your property taxes by $500 if they reach into the other pocket and take out $800 to $1000 somewhere else! And, say no to cameras at street lights for three reasons: 1. Documented to cause an increase in injures by 24% 2. Why should a city profit from its engineering mistakes 3. If they were so effective in reducing the number of red light runners, why would they bring in so much money year after year? You would think drivers would just stop, but no, they really are encouraged to hurry all the more.



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February 11, 2005


Title: Glenn Hegar serves on subcommittee looking for wasteful State spending - you could help!
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Glenn Hegar
with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts www.GlennHegar.com

Representative Glenn Hegar is the only Houston area Representative on the subcommittee overseeing government efficiency and wasteful spending. Your suggestions on how to cut needless state spending could be directed to Glenn Hegar. His district covers some rural areas in Waller, Fort Bend, and Wharton Counties. Also, are strong farms and ranches important for Texas?



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February 10, 2005


Title: The Grand Parkway: build it in Montgomery County north of the Woodlands
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by State Representative Debbie Riddle
with Debbie Riddle www.DebbieRiddle.org

The Grand Parkway in the Northwest area may be needed, but Representative Riddle makes the case for building it north of the Woodlands. plus other issues...



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Title: Public Education, New Hospitals, New Schools, and New Roads?
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale
with Elected Officials

As we focus on family, church, and work, our elected officials are now focused on a new way to pay for public education. Will the state have enough money to fund education, build new hospitals, schools, and roads - with enough left over for everything else? What about new forms of gambling?



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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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February 8, 2005


Title: How many new homes or apartments will we need to house 1.7 million new people the next 20 years?
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Senator Jon Lindsay
with Elected Officials

Should we be planning today for an additional 1.7 million new people to be in just Harris County the next 20 years? Where will they live, how many more cars will be driving on what new roads? Someone planned for me, before I moved here 20+ years ago. Should we plan for the homes, the business centers, and the new roads for our children and grandchildren? Without infrastructure our children and grandchildren will not have an option to live here.



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February 7, 2005


Title: Marriage - Cap at 3 or 5 - Reduce some and increase others - Just say NO
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by State Representative Charlie Howard
with Elected Officials

State Representative discusses several legislative priorities: Marriage as between one man and one woman; Taxes: decrease some? a lot? raise others? "Just Say NO" to any new gambling...



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Title: Senator Hutchison answers the 64 million dollar question: Will she or won't she?
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Kay Bailey Hutchison
with Elected Officials

Senator Hutchison answers the 64 million dollar question about running for governor... Also, the Senator co-sponsors legislation to help small businesses obtain Health Insurance.



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February 3, 2005


Title: Congressman Gene Green comments on the President's State of the Union Speech
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Congressman Gene Green
with Elected Officials

Congressman Gene Green comments on the President's State of the Union Speech. We also want to congratulate Congressman Green and his wife on the birth of their first grand baby!



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Title: Congressman Tom DeLay comments on the President's State of the Union Speech.
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Tom DeLay
with Conservative Activist

Congressman Tom DeLay comments on the President's State of the Union Speech.



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January 28, 2005


Title: Congressperson Shelia Jackson Lee responds to questions concerning Social Security
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Congressperson Shelia Jackson Lee
with Elected Officials

Congressperson Shelia Jackson Lee, as a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, was invited to the White House to meet with President Bush. Congressperson Lee responds to the President's proposal for Individual Retirement Accounts.



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January 26, 2005


Title: The second most cursed man in Harris County - Why?
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Charles Bacarisse
with Elected Officials

Charles Bacarisse, Harris County District Clerk - the second most cursed man in Harris County because he signs your "Jury Summons"! Who is called and should we all be willing to serve?



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January 24, 2005


Title: Discussion with Judge Kent Adams
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by Judge Kent Adams
with Elected Officials

What are the duties of a Justice of the Peace? Judge Adams' court is the busiest in Harris County yet he finds time to give back to the community by involving the Boy Scouts with Juvenile offenders. This is a great story of an elected official giving back so much to the community he serves. Salute to this great Judge!



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January 13, 2005


Title: Communicating with an Elected Official
Topic: Conversation with an Elected Official
Discussed by State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale
with Elected Officials

State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale explains the best ways to communicate with an elected official.



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