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Sunday Breakfast Menu, Nov. 22...with Senators Richard Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Republican of Texas, and Joe Lieberman, an independent of Connecticut. They also discuss the war in Afghanistan, President... In this article: Breast cancer, David Gregory, Marsha Blackburn, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, George Stephanopoulos, and Barack Obama |
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Reuters | November 05, 2009
Obama calls mass shooting at Texas army base horrific
Obama calls mass shooting at Texas army base horrific WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday called a mass shooting at Fort Hood military base in which at least 12 people were killed and 31 wounded a "horrific outburst of...
In this article: Barack Obama, Thomson Reuters, All rights reserved, Small business, Ian Khama, NYSE, and Nasdaq
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The Spokesman Review | November 11, 2009
Obama praises Texas fallen - Wed, 11 Nov 2009 PST
Obama praises Texas fallen - Wed, 11 Nov 2009 PST 'Their life's work is our security' President Barack Obama speaks Tuesday at a memorial service for the 12 service members and one civilian killed last week by a gunman at Fort Hood,...
In this article: Barack Obama, Fort Hood, Due process, and Afghanistan
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AP Online | November 10, 2009
Obama salutes Fort Hood victims, promises justice
...was Obama's moment to offer himself as consoler in chief. The president worked through several drafts of his speech, including three on the Air Force One flight down to Texas. He viewed the personal stories as the most important part of...
In this article: Barack Obama, Fort Hood, Iraq, Washington, and Islamic
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Telegraph.co.uk - International news | November 07, 2009
Fort Hood shooting: President Barack Obama will travel to Texas for Fort Hood memorial service
...Obama will travel to Texas for Fort Hood memorial service US President Barack Obama will travel to Texas to attend a memorial service for the victims of the Fort Hood massacre. By Nick Allen in Fort Hood Published: 8:55PM GMT 07 Nov...
In this article: Barack Obama, Fort Hood, Robert Mueller, Michelle Obama, FBI, and Robert Gates
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U.S. News & World Report | 4 days ago
Congress, Pentagon Look for Answers After Fort Hood
...at "certain categories of people." On the eve of Veterans Day, President Obama had traveled to Fort Hood in Texas to deliver a eulogy after a gunman's rampage on November 5 killed 13 people there. When the indictment came down against...
In this article: Pentagon, Fort Hood, Barack Obama, Robert Gates, and Pete Hoekstra
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Yahoo! News | November 10, 2009
Obama to lead Texas army shooting memorial (AFP)
Obama to lead Texas army shooting memorial (AFP) AFP iactiv - Interactive graphic on US military base Fort Hood, Texas, where an army psychiatrist about to be sent … by Daphne Benoit Daphne Benoit - 1 hr 23 mins ago FORT HOOD, Texas (AFP)...
In this article: Barack Obama, FBI, Fort Hood, Islam, Agence France Presse, The FBI, US, and All rights reserved
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Kansas City Star | November 10, 2009
Obama offers details of Fort Hood victims
Obama offers details of Fort Hood victims FORT HOOD, Texas President Barack Obama is remembering the 13 men and women who died in the shooting at the U.S. Army post at Fort Hood, Texas. </p><p>Obama said on Tuesday that America could not...
In this article: Barack Obama, Fort Hood, U.S. Army, and Iraq
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L.A. Times - National News | 5 days ago
Gates orders Pentagon inquiry on Ft. Hood shootings
...19, 2009) Reporting from Washington - A wide-ranging review ordered Thursday by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will strive to answer what he called "troubling questions" raised by the shootings at Ft. Hood, Texas. The Pentagon...
In this article: Robert M. Gates, Pentagon, Ft. Hood, Islam, Togo West, E-mail, and Texas Army
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The Star-Telegram | 7 days ago
Fort Hood attack likely Islamist terrorism, Cornyn and Lieberman say
...and Lieberman say Sen. John Cornyn of Texas is joining Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., in publicly declaring that the attack on Fort Hood is likely an act of Islamist terrorism. Cornyn wrote a letter...
In this article: John Cornyn, Fort Hood, Joe Lieberman, Islam, Ideology, Barack Obama, and White House
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Description from Wikipedia:
Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/) is the second-largest U.S. state in both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States.
The name had wide usage among native Americans, meaning "friends" or "allies". Located in the South Central United States, Texas is bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268820 sqmi, and a growing population of 24.6 million residents. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston are the 4th and 6th largest United States metropolitan areas.
Other major cities include San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin—the state capital. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as an independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today.
In the early 1900s, oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. Texas has since economically diversified. Today it has more Fortune 500 companies than any other U.S. state. With a growing base of industry, the state is a leader in many, including agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. It leads the nation in export revenue and has the second-highest gross state product.
- Name:
- Texas
- Also Known As:
- The Lone Star State
- Capital:
- Austin
- Motto:
- Friendship
- Largest City:
- Houston
- Governor:
- Rick Perry (R)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- David Dewhurst (R)
- Total Area:
- 696,241
- Area of Land:
- 678,051
- Area of Inland Water:
- 6,784
- Latitude:
- 25° 50′ N to 36° 30′ N
- Longitude:
- 93° 31′ W to 106° 39′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 0
- Lowest Point:
- Gulf of Mexico coast
- Elevation highest point:
- 8,751
- Highest Point:
- Guadalupe Peak
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 16th
- Borders:
- New Mexico, Oklahoma
- Admittance Date:
- December 29, 1845
- Time Zone:
- Central: UTC-6/-5
- Demonym:
- Texian (archaic)
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