From the Senator's Desk . . .
May 4, 2008
My own totally unscientific polling has left me feeling that if there is one overwhelming hunger in our country today it’s this: People want to do nation-building. They really do. But they want to do nation-building in America.
Getting In: A Comprehensive Guide to Receiving a College Education
May 15, 2008
Alexandra Ramirez and Patrick James are seniors in the same high school, taking different classes at differing ranking levels, but both are about to embark on the same journey thousands of other high school seniors across the country are ready to set sail on—the college searching and application process.
Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs
May 12, 2008
Long-term exposure to the tiny, dirty particles in polluted air seems to increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis, which are blood clots in the thighs or legs, an Italian study finds.
State sales tax dips slightly
May 10, 2008
Texas' sales tax collections in April dipped nearly 2 percent compared with the same month last year, the first monthly decline since 2003, according to a report that the state comptroller released Friday.