For years, conservative litigants flocked to Judge Reed O’Connor’s district. Now, North Texas has become a favorite destination of the Justice Department.
Category: Texas
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How Trump’s Policy Agenda Runs Through One Federal Court, in Texas
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Screwworm Flies Steer Clear of Agriculture Dept. Traps
The New York Times – Business:No wild flies caught could mean the outbreak is contained. It could also mean, as scientists have said, that current trapping methods are outdated.
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Frank Beard, Beardless Drummer for ZZ Top, Dies at 77
The New York Times – Music:The only member of the Texas power trio without a beard, he propelled the band’s blend of boogie, Southern rock and blues for more than a half-century.
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Islamophobia’s Rise in Texas: ‘I Won’t Rest Until Every Muslim Is Gone’
The New York Times – On the Runway:Muslim communities have been growing for decades, particularly around Dallas. Now, conservatives want to roll up the welcome mat.
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FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk
The New York Times – Business:Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
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Heat Kills Hundreds of Workers Each Year. A Postal Carrier Was One.
The New York Times – Business:About half a dozen states explicitly protect workers from excessive heat. And some others, like Texas, prevent local governments from passing their own laws.
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Heat Kills Hundreds of Workers Each Year. A Postal Carrier Was One.
The New York Times – Business:About half a dozen states explicitly protect workers from excessive heat. And some others, like Texas, prevent local governments from passing their own laws.
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Flock Cameras Can Track Every Car in America. Police Love Them. Citizens Don’t.
The New York Times – On the Runway:In Texas, there’s one thing liberals and conservatives agree on: They don’t want cameras trained on their cars.
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Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?
The New York Times – Business:Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.