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Cheney endorses Hutchison, calling her the 'real deal'...brief comments before heading to a local fundraiser. "I'm here tonight to make the point that Texas has no stronger or more effective advocate than Kay Bailey Hutchison," Cheney said. "Anybody who's ever worked with Kay or been around her... In this article: Kay Bailey Hutchison, Dick Cheney, Texas, Rick Perry, Tax, Washington, and U.S. Senate |
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NBC | November 17, 2009
Cheney To Endorse Hutchison
UPDATED: 6:05 pm CST November 17, 2009 HOUSTON -- Former Vice President Dick Cheney is taking sides in the volatile race for Texas governor Tuesday, endorsing Republican U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and help her raise money for her...
In this article: Kay Bailey Hutchison, Dick Cheney, Rick Perry, Washington, Parole, All rights reserved, and KPRC
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Charlotte Observer | October 28, 2009
Cheney to campaign for Hutchison in Texas
...Station in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. AUSTIN, Texas Former Vice President Dick Cheney will throw his support behind U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's campaign for Texas governor. Hutchison's campaign confirmed Wednesday that...
In this article: Dick Cheney, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Rick Perry, Washington, Austin, and Houston
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CNN | October 28, 2009
Cheney endorses Hutchison for Texas governor
Cheney endorses Hutchison for Texas governor Posted: October 28th, 2009 03:17 PM ET Former Vice President Dick Cheney will endorse Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison for governor. CNN) - Two-term Texas Gov. Rick Perry has already gotten a...
In this article: Kay Bailey Hutchison, Dick Cheney, Sarah Palin, Rick Perry, GOP, Houston, and CNN
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Miami Herald - Politics | October 29, 2009
Cheney's endorsement has Hutchison 'so pleased'
...'so pleased' AUSTIN - Former Vice President Dick Cheney is supporting U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in the Texas governor's race and will formally unveil his endorsement at a Nov. 17 fundraiser in Houston. "I am so pleased,"...
In this article: Dick Cheney, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Rick Perry, Washington, University of Texas, The Miami Herald, and Jim Henson
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USATODAY.com | November 17, 2009
Dick Cheney to endorse Kay Bailey Hutchinson for governor tonight
...Hutchison for governor tonight Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, has her eye on the governora s seat in Texas, and she will pick up a rare endorsement this evening from former vice president Dick Cheney. For all the talking Cheney has...
In this article: Kay Bailey Hutchison, Dick Cheney, Rick Perry, University of Texas at Austin, U.S. Senate, GOP, Barbara Radnofsky, and John McCain
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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:
- 17,574
- 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:
- 2,667
- Highest Point:
- Guadalupe Peak
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 16th
- Borders:
- New Mexico, Oklahoma
- Admittance Date:
- December 29, 1845
- Time Zone:
- Mountain: UTC-7/-6
- Demonym:
- Texan
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