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Tag Archives: freedom

by Christopher Hooks

The House Tea Party Caucus is Mad as Hell, Weaker Than Ever

The most colorful members of the House Freedom Caucus are against puppies and hospice care — and for cigarettes and hogs.

Fri, Apr 7, 2017 |

The most colorful members of the House Freedom Caucus are against puppies and hospice care — and for cigarettes and hogs....Read More

by Beth Cortez-Neavel

Springer Defends Plastic Bags and Freedom Before House Committee

Thu, Mar 21, 2013 |

If his bill doesn't pass, Springer vowed to make Austin cover the $345,000 its proliferation of disease-ridden reusable bags would cost public health....Read More

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