This budget is just not my cup of tea. When the Republicans use the terms ``modernize'' or ``reform,'' what they really have in mind is a four letter word: less--less retirement security, less health security, less economic security. This…

That's not balanced. Fair and balanced? Yes, I know it's a distorted slogan, but I think it could have real meaning for our budget. But this budget is balanced on our young people and our future. We need a budget that's fair. This is not…

As one who voted for cutting some of President Obama's spending requests last year and who has already voted three times this year to cut spending from the budget, I believe we do need to ferret out every bit of unnecessary spending, to…

They need to come forward with their study, and it needs to be well-founded.

We actually passed it through the House in 2008, despite a lot of bureaucratic obstacles.

The next sad chapter in Republican Fantasyland is being written here today. Last month, they couldn't tell the difference between Big Bird and big government. Now they insist that dirty air is really good for us. They live in a fact-free…

I do, however, vigorously oppose efforts to use terms such as 'efficiency' and 'streamlining' as an excuse to eliminate help to people that need it most.

I strongly agree with that recommendation and the need to take a look at corporate tax loopholes, such as those that allow General Electric to avoid paying its fair share for our national security.

Well, they have had it there since November. When you say 'soon,' they will be completing their current session in April.

Is it correct that we have been attempting to get a tax exchange agreement with Panama since 2002?

While Republicans insist today that NPR is a four-letter word, the real attack is on KUT and similar public radio across America. Two hundred fifty thousand Texans rely upon KUT's in-depth radio news scrutiny of the Texas legislature and…