Texas Standard For September 28, 2017
Fans say the president’s new tax plan helps balance the budget, grow the economy and create more jobs, but what does it add up to for Texas? We’ll explore. And: After this week’s highly watched senate race in Alabama, what’s the take-away for Texas? We’ll hear how that election could have shockwaves for the Lone Star State, and for one top congressman in particular. Also: Homeland Security will start gathering social media information for all immigrants, an effort sparked by the 2015 San Bernardino attack. But what’s the government looking for and does it make sense for security? Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
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Host David Brown looks over his host essay before the show starts.
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