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1. Guest Lineups for the Sunday News Shows

   Fri, 17 May 2013

   Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld. ——— CBS' "Face the Nation" — Pfeiffer, Sen . John Cornyn , R-Texas; Sen. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah; Associated Press President and CEO Gary Pruitt. ——
2. The Note: Scandal Creep

   Wed, 15 May 2013

   years after they originally applied. http://abcn.ws/1031ieP IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL: DISNEY AS A MODEL? Sen . John Cornyn yesterday suggested that the federal government should model its biometrics system on the one used by Walt Disney
3. Immigration Reform Bill: Disney as a Model?

   Tue, 14 May 2013

   WASHINGTON - Sen . John Cornyn today suggested that the federal government should model its biometrics system on the one used by Walt Disney World, saying if
4. Obama, in Texas, Presses Middle-Class Jobs Agenda

   Fri, 10 May 2013

   his jobs initiatives Obama chose a state represented by two of the most conservative Republican members of the Senate — John Cornyn and tea party hero Ted Cruz. Texas also has the second-highest Hispanic population in the country, an attractive demographic
5. Senate Group Pushes New Round of Iran Sanctions

   Wed, 8 May 2013

   currencies, including euros. Backing the measure are Republican Sens. Mark Kirk of Illinois, Susan Collins of Maine and John Cornyn of Texas and Democrats Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Bill Nelson of Florida. The group says the Iranian government, including
6. 
   Obama, Lawmakers Vow to Ease Suffering From Texas Blast

   Thu, 18 Apr 2013

   efforts, a White House official told ABC. LIVE UPDATES: Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Texas' two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, released a joint statement thanking first responders and pledging any support they can offer. "We are deeply
7. Strange Bedfellows Week In Washington (The Note)

   Thu, 11 Apr 2013

   have also met with Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH.; Sen. Richard Burr, R-NC.; Sen. Angus King, I-Maine.; Sen . John Cornyn , R-Texas; Sen. Coburn, R-Okla.; and Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C. Today the families will meet with Sen
8. The Case Against Gun Background Checks

   Wed, 10 Apr 2013

   Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre has said. According to Justice Department statistics supplied by the office of Sen . John Cornyn , out of more than 76,000 denials in 2010, 62 were referred for prosecution, and 13 resulted in guilty pleas
9. Sen. Manchin Breaks Down in Tears Meeting With Newtown Parents

   Wed, 10 Apr 2013

   have also met with Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH.; Sen. Richard Burr, R-NC.; Sen. Angus King, I-Maine.; Sen . John Cornyn , R-Texas; Sen. Coburn, R-Okla.; and Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C. Tomorrow the families will meet with
10. Republicans Blast Don Young, Demand an Apology

    Fri, 29 Mar 2013

    presidential election that outlined revitalization strategies, which included prioritizing Hispanic voter outreach. Sen . John Cornyn of Texas was the first to condemn the congressman's words: "Migrant workers come to America looking for opportunity
11. There Is Outrage - but Tea Party Hispanics Silent Over Racial Slur

    Fri, 29 Mar 2013

    were offensive and have no place in our party or in our nation's discourse. He should apologize immediately." Sen . John Cornyn , R-Texas, added, "There is no excuse for ignorance" and said that Young, a congressman of 30 years, should
12. Has Ted Cruz Hit The Tipping Point?

    Thu, 28 Feb 2013

    certain iconic status himself. A Texas Republican who filed paperwork to mount a primary challenge to incumbent GOP Sen . John Cornyn told the Daily Caller that Cruz is an inspiration to him. "If I'm trying to describe somebody who I would best
13. Has Ted Cruz Hit The Tipping Point? [[DO NOT PUB] ]

    Thu, 28 Feb 2013

    certain iconic status himself. A Texas Republican who filed paperwork to mount a primary challenge to incumbent GOP Sen . John Cornyn told the Daily Caller that Cruz is an inspiration to him. "If I'm trying to describe somebody who I would best
14. Votes on Sequester Bills Set Amid Gloom in Senate

    Thu, 28 Feb 2013

    which finger is going to go first. Republicans call the plan flexibility. Let's call it what it is. It is a punt." Senator Cornyn , R-Texas, said the president and Democrats are drinking the "beltway kool-aid" because the disaster that the administration
15. Senate Finance Committee Approves Lew Nomination for Treasury Sec.

    Tue, 26 Feb 2013

    nomination for secretaryof the Treasury. The approval came with a 19-5 vote. All the no votes came from Republican senators - John Cornyn of Texas, Mike Crapo of Idaho, Mike Enzi of Wyoming, Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Pat Roberts of Kansas. But a number of
16. 
    Countdown To Cuts

    Mon, 25 Feb 2013

    and calling it a win for the GOP (cameos by House Speaker John Boehner, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Sen . John Cornyn , Rep. Paul Ryan, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Reps. Dave Camp and Jeb Hensarling). WATCH: http
17. Chuck Hagel In The Hot Seat (The Note)

    Thu, 31 Jan 2013

    credibility in its attempt to deny Iran a nuclear weapon," Sen . John Cornyn , R-Texas, declared on the Senate floor, "to limit Pat Roberts (R-KS), Dan Coats (R-IN) and John Cornyn (R-TX). ... GOP senators and their aides are
18. A Showdown On Guns Comes To Capitol Hill (The Note)

    Wed, 30 Jan 2013

    his fellow senators. Voting against Kerry's nomination were Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., and Texas Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. http://abcn.ws/Wt8DS7 MEET THE SENATE'S GANG OF EIGHT. The Senate's so-called "Gang of 8
19. 
    Senate Confirms Sen. John Kerry as Secretary of State

    Tue, 29 Jan 2013

    his fellow senators. Voting against Kerry's nomination were Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., and Texas Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. In a statement provided to ABC News, Drew Brandewie, a spokesman for Sen. Cornyn, said the senator decided
20. PM Note: Inaugurations are for Great American Words, But What Can Obama Say?

    Fri, 18 Jan 2013

    their states. http://abcn.ws/Wd3fRc (Walshe) Sen . John Cornyn : 'We Will Raise the Debt Ceiling' - Sen . John Cornyn is one of a number of Republicans who have suggested