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January 3, 2019
Political roundup: A divided Congress and the government shutdown
Political science fellow Mark P. Jones appeared on Houston Matters to discuss the new Democratic-controlled House's approach to resolving the government shutdown.
Read more January 2, 2019
K.P. George takes historic place as Fort Bend County judge
Political science fellow Mark P. Jones comments on the political and demographic factors that contributed to K.P. George's election as Fort Bend County's first Indian-American county judge. Houston Chronicle: http://bit.ly/2RrCnTD
December 21, 2018
Qatar to leave OPEC
Why did Qatar exit from OPEC, what are the regional implications, and how viable is OPEC going forward? Energy fellow Jim Krane explains. World Politics Review (free access until 12/27): https://bit.ly/2T44wh4
Read more December 19, 2018
Ho Receives Patient Protection Award
Health policy fellow Vivian Ho was honored with the Justin F. Kimball Patient Protection Award, given by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas in recognition of her commitment to community health. Ho is the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics and director of the Center for Health and Biosciences.
Read more December 18, 2018
Can the U.S. Sue OPEC?
Energy fellow Jim Krane is quoted in an article about the possibility of the U.S. Congress suing OPEC for price-fixing.
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