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  • SB-1569: Enhanced Unemployment Insurance

    04/21/2009 2:29:24 PM PDT · by mnehring · 7 replies · 344+ views
    So, you think that Texas is a safe red state do you? And you dismiss Texas Democratic Party influence as little to none? Time to think again, boys and girls. Your Texas Senate, controlled by Republicans, voted 22-9 on the second reading of SB-1569 (19-11 on final), which “enhances” our current unemployment system for the purpose of gaining stimulus debt from Washington. My how the mighty have fallen. Here are the 10 Republicans that joined with all 12 Democrats to make this happen:Sen. Kip Averitt (R-22)Sen. John Carona (R-16)Sen. Bob Deuell (R-2) Sen. Robert Duncan (R-28)Sen. Kevin Eltife (R-1)Sen. Craig...