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Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice

Haynes staked out several progressive policy positions at his recent campaign launch event, including support for Medicare for All and dismantling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

Crockett, a second-term congresswoman, has skyrocketed to fame through viral spats with Republicans, becoming one of her party’s most prolific fundraisers.

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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Senate run in Texas - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett jumped into the Senate race in Texas on Monday, shortly after former Rep. Colin Allred dropped out.

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Congress honors NASA's Hidden Figures

The four Black women, whose pioneering work put Americans on the Moon, were honored with the body's highest honor

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NASA's 'Hidden Figures' women awarded Congressional Gold Medals

Though they may never shed the label, the women who worked for NASA as human computers during the space race are no longer "hidden figures," and they now have Congressional Gold Medals to prove it.

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Once ‘Hidden Figures,’ now Congressional Gold Medal recipients - Roll Call

Congress honors Black women who propelled America in the space race, including Katherine Johnson, Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson.

Roll Call

Exit interview: Michael Burgess on leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed and the path forward for health care

The North Texas Republican and former OB-GYN is leaving office after 22 years having made his mark on health insurance and energy policy.

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Federal Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Eddie Johnson

Federal judge rules in favor of Eddie Johnson in sexual assault lawsuit filed by officer Cynthia Donald. Lawsuit dismissed due to evidence of consensual re...

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Attorney: Medical negligence caused death of former Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson

The family of former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson says the trailblazing Texas congresswoman died after getting an infection and accused a Dallas rehabilitation facility of neglect

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Eddie Bernice Johnson’s family says medical neglect led to former congresswoman’s death

The family of the recently retired congresswoman says Johnson contracted an infection at Baylor Scott & White’s rehabilitation facility that led to her death.

Texas Observer

The Era of EBJ Comes to a Close

Eddie Bernice Johnson's legacy will be etched into Texas history.

Roll Call

Texas trailblazer Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88

Colleagues celebrated the legacy of the Texas Democrat, describing her as a woman of many firsts and a “quiet storm.”

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Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88

The trailblazing Democrat, a nurse from Texas who helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area died on Sunday.

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Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Black Democratic trailblazer, dies at 89

Johnson, the first Black woman elected to any seat in Dallas and the first Black Dallasite to serve in Congress, was a towering figure in Texas politics.

The Texas Tribune

State Rep. Rhetta Bowers latest to join race for Colin Allred’s U.S. House seat

At least 10 other Democrats — including state Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Farmers Branch — are running for Allred’s solidly Democratic seat as he vies for U.S. Senate.

Tribune News Service

Harlan Crow, who gave lavish trips to Clarence Thomas, has donated $13M to GOP

WASHINGTON — Harlan Crow, the Dallas investor whose lavish secret trips with Justice Clarence Thomas have sparked an intense debate about Supreme Court ethics, is a GOP megadonor with many friends in high places.

Tribune News Service

Texans afflicted by 15-inch rains dismayed that climate denial persists in Congress

BALCH SPRINGS, Texas — Weeks after the skies opened and dumped 15 inches of rain on his home, Joel Garcia was tearing out drywall on a hot afternoon, a debris pile growing at the curb.

Tribune News Service

Eric Johnson says he’ll seek reelection as Dallas mayor

DALLAS — Eric Johnson said Friday that he’ll seek reelection next year as Dallas mayor.

The Texas Tribune

As she prepares to leave Congress, Eddie Bernice Johnson fears a rollback in the civil rights she fought decades to advance

Johnson’s barrier-breaking political career started in the heart of deeply segregated Texas. She is nearing the end of her 15th — and last — term representing Dallas. In January, she will retire.

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