Texas Gov. Perry adds voter photo ID, balanced federal budget amendment to list of emergency items

Gov. Rick Perry has added voter photo ID and amending the U.S. Constitution to mandate a balanced federal budget to the list of emergency items for the 2011 legislative session, meaning lawmakers can begin considering those issues during the first 30 days of the session.

While voter photo ID was More…

Secret Trade Pact Between U.S., Europe Could Permit Foreign Ownership of Hazardous Facilities

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative under the Bush administration struck a secret deal with the European Union that could open the door for foreign ownership of liquefied natural gas terminals and other dangerous chemical and energy facilities. The agreement could also create conditions in which federal, state and More…