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Re-Vote on Toll Roads Phase II Next Month!!!
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New Commodore Takes Helm Of Texas Navy
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Unless and until the 110th Congress addresses the inequities in our tax system, we
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My Letter To The Democrats In Charge
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Rep. Ron Paul To Receive
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