Texas gaming supporters gambling on new inroads with 2011 Legislature
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The potential $11 billion state budget shortfall may bolster the case for legalization, but both candidates for governor oppose it.
As drilling has moved into urban neighborhoods, disputes have arisen over pipeline routes, the setbacks between wells and surrounding homes, and pollution.
Issues such as healthcare and financial regulation are helping drive big donations to candidates.
Republicans are eager to rally around an anti-Washington candidate in the next presidential election.
A soundly beaten U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, couldn't have asked for a friendlier return to Washington.
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