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Friday, January 25, 2013  The battle for higher-education dollars begins as the Senate Finance Committee hears testimony on the funding needs of four state university systems.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  State lawmakers are digging into education funding as the Legislature returns to business after a nearly weeklong break.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  Senators introduce balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Monday, August 30, 2010  When Texas lawmakers reconvene in 2011, a gas tax could be a major topic of discussion.

Friday, February 12, 2010  A Senate committee has approved a proposal to raise nearly $140 million to help balance the budget by reinstating New Mexico's sales tax on some food products.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009  A pivotal Senate committee has approved a sweeping remake of the country's health care system, delivering a long-sought boost to President Barack Obama's goal of expanding coverage.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009  Baucus says has 'high hopes' of finishing work on health bill Thursday; final vote next week

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  Liberal Democrats failed Tuesday to inject a government-run insurance option into sweeping health care legislation taking shape in the Senate Finance Committee.

Monday, March 30, 2009  A two-year, $177 billion state budget is headed for the Texas Senate.

Monday, February 09, 2009  U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, made the following statement this afternoon regarding his intention to oppose the $1 trillion Democrat-proposed spending bill.