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January 26, 2015
A new era of U.S.-Cuba relations Mark Jones, fellow in political science, comments on the impact of President Obama's decision to reopen diplomatic ties with Cuba after more than half a century.
January 26, 2015
Bills would allow cannabis compound for epilepsy treatment Mark Jones, fellow in political science, comments on twin bills filed in the Texas Legislature that would allow children with a certain form of epilepsy to be treated with an extract of the cannabis plant.
January 26, 2015
Houston plugs budget holes with suburban sales tax Bob Stein, fellow in urban politics, comments on Houston's "limited purpose annexations."
January 22, 2015
When oil prices plummet, common sense tends to follow Anna Mikulska, research analyst for the Center for Energy Studies, and Jim Krane, Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies, examine the long-term decisions individuals and policymakers are making based on the drop in oil prices, which may be a short-term phenomenon.
January 21, 2015
Texas Gov. Abbott promises to secure the border At his inauguration ceremony, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his plans for the state, including ramping up border security. Tony Payan, Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Mexico Center, is quoted about the falling numbers of apprehensions, which show that the border is as secure as it's ever been.