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  1. Congress Leaves Town With Unfinished Business (The Note)

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    avoid bathroom breaks ("I came prepared," she explained); and how she felt the spirit of her hero, the late Gov. Ann Richards , during her marathon session in the Capitol in Austin. http://abcn.ws/126Fnjm NOTED: PEGGY NOONAN ON WENDY

  2. Davis Chides Perry, Says She'll 'Fight With Every Fiber' to Stop Abortion Bill

    Sat, 29 Jun 2013

    avoid bathroom breaks ("I came prepared," she explained); and how she felt the spirit of her hero, the late Gov. Ann Richards , during her marathon session in the Capitol in Austin. "I was going to wear just some little flat dress shoes. At

  3. Perry, Texas GOP Revive Abortion Limits Fight

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    behalf." Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund and daughter of the late former Texas Gov. Ann Richards , said: "While yesterday was a great victory, we knew the fight was not over. And it's a fight we will win. The

  4. Filibuster Makes Ex-Texas Teen Mom National Star

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    fighter," said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund and daughter of the late former Texas Gov. Ann Richards . "And the thing about Sen. Davis, she says she's going to do something, she gets it done." Davis' filibuster

  5. Ex-Teen Mom Heads Filibuster Versus Abortion Limit

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund and daughter of the late former Texas governor Ann Richards . "And the thing about Senator Davis, she says he's going to do something, she gets it done." Davis, 50, starting

  6. Texas Abortion Bill Falls After Challenge

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund and daughter of the late former Texas governor Ann Richards . The showdown came after Davis had slogged her way through about 11 hours of speaking while Senate Republicans — and

News

  1. Texas Senate Set for Filibuster Finale on Abortion

    Tue, 25 Jun 2013

    said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund and daughter of the late former Texas governor Ann Richards . Outnumbered 19-11 — with San Antonio Sen. Leticia Van de Putte missing to attend the funeral of her father

  2. Texas Republicans on Verge of Passing Abortion Law

    Mon, 24 Jun 2013

    said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund and daughter of the late former Texas governor Ann Richards . Supporters, though, insist it will only raise the standard of health care for women seeking an abortion. Gov. Rick

  3. Rudolph Giuliani Becomes Pitchman For LifeLock

    Wed, 20 Mar 2013

    Other ex-pols who have pitched include ex-senator Bob Dole (Viagra) and the ex-governor team of Mario Cuomo and Ann Richards (Doritos). Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt shilled. Her 1959 TV commercial for Good Luck Margarine beggars belief

  4. Is the Texas Twang Dyin', Y'all? Other Accents Blend In

    Tue, 25 Sep 2012

    the aisle, from President Lyndon Johnson to former Speaker of the House Tom DeLay to Gov. Rick Perry. Former Gov. Ann Richards delighted the Democratic National Convention in 1988 with this zinger about the Republican presidential candidate

  5. Past Democratic National Convention Darlings: Where Are They Now?

    Tue, 4 Sep 2012

    locked lips briefly as the crowd went wild. A decade after that PDA, Al and Tipper Gore separated, but have yet to officially divorce. Both are skipping the convention this year. Ann Richards category: The No-Nonsense Rabble-Rouser

  6. 'This Week' Transcript: Jon Huntsman, Plus Analysis of the ABC News Iowa Debate

    Sun, 11 Dec 2011

    organization, even though the candidates... AMANPOUR: Well, let me ask you about responding to Donna, evoking Ann Richards and what she said about George Bush, "silver foot in his mouth." This bet -- is that -- how is that going to play

  7. Texas Dem: Rick Perry Given ‘Free Ride’ as Governor

    Wed, 28 Sep 2011

    beat. “There was a wonderful roast that I went to of Ann Richards , the governor of Texas, a number of years ago and said he knew God was a Democrat, because God gave Ann Richards the only two candidates she could beat. “That was

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Videos

  1. Clinton Ad Suggests Ann Richards Endorsement

    Wed, 27 Feb 2008

    Ann Richards' sons are objecting to an ad released by group supporting Clinton.

  2. 1988: Ann Richards Bashes Bush

    Sun, 24 Aug 2008

    Tex. governor says George H.W. Bush was born with a "silver foot in his mouth."

  3. Ex-Texas Governor Ann Richards Dies at 73

    Thu, 14 Sep 2006

    The former governor of Texas died at her home in Austin surrounded by family. She was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus six months ago. Richards was a teacher before turning to politics first winning election as a commissioner in Travis County in 1976. In 1982 she ran for Texas State treasurer

  4. Fmr Gov's Son Rejects Clinton Ad

    Thu, 28 Feb 2008

    Ann Richards' son upset over ad that suggests his mom would've supported Clinton

  5. Martin Frost: Rick Perry Had a 'Free Ride' for Years

    Tue, 27 Sep 2011

    Wilson in the great Charlie Wilson former congressman Texas got and said He knew god was a Democrat because god gave Ann Richards the only two candidates she could beat that was Jim medics in the primary and Williams in the general election. There

    Ann Richards found at 5:46

    -- and said He knew god was a Democrat because god gave Ann Richards the only two candidates she could beat that was Jim medics in the primary and -- Williams in the general election. There
  6. McDonald's Happy Meal: Big Changes Ahead; Less Fries, More Fruit

    Tue, 26 Jul 2011

    fewer calories 50% less sodium. It 20% less saturated fat. That not that it's helping Miami nutritionist. Rachel Ann Richards helped 89 grams of sugar that's a happy yeah for the old meals including the bottom of the soda and Fries a little

    Ann Richards found at 1:27

    saturated fat. That not that it's helping -- -- Miami nutritionist. Rachel Ann Richards helped 89 grams of sugar that's a happy -- yeah for the old meals including the bottom of the soda and Fries
  7. McDonald's President Discusses Happy Meal Change

    Tue, 26 Jul 2011

    fewer calories 50% less sodium. It 20% less saturated fat. That not that it's helping Miami nutritionist. Rachel Ann Richards helped 89 grams of sugar that's a happy yeah for the old meals including the bottom of the soda and Fries a little

    Ann Richards found at 1:27

    saturated fat. That not that it's helping -- -- Miami nutritionist. Rachel Ann Richards helped 89 grams of sugar that's a happy -- yeah for the old meals including the bottom of the soda and Fries
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