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        <title>Mike Villarreal - Texas State Representative - </title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 00:30:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Local Lawmakers Sound Off on Immigration Bill</title>
            <description> "The worst thing we can do is blindly follow the state of Arizona," said  Rep. Mike Villarreal D-San Antonio. 
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>San Antonio lawmaker aims for re-election instead of comptroller</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/208/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
            <author>Mike Villarreal</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>First, get someone to actually run</title>
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            <author>Mike Villarreal</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>How to get our teens the training they need</title>
            <description> TEXAS Grants funding opens opportunities </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/206/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
            <author>Peter Clark</author>
            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Rep. Villarreal To Receive Renewable Energy Award Today</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/204/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>State Tax Collections $1 Billion Short</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/203/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Galen to Graduate 29 Registered Nurses</title>
            <description> Commencement Speaker Villarreal Passed Legislation Paving Way for Program </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/202/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>South Texas Leaders Press Perry to Set Up Statewide Complete Census Count Panel</title>
            <description> Call on Governor to Back Villarreal Proposal </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/201/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Austin Solar Panel Financing up for First Vote</title>
            <description> City Votes to Pursue Loan Program Authorized by Villarreal Bill </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/200/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Keeping Count</title>
            <description> Villarreal Calls on Governor Perry to Promote Census Participation </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/199/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Grant Boosts SAISD&apos;s Growth Efforts</title>
            <description> Villarreal Backs Effort to Support and Innovate Campuses </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/198/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Exemption is Used to Skirt City&apos;s Tree Rules</title>
            <description> Villarreal Bill Would Have Closed Loophole </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/197/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Appraisal Process Scrutinized at Tobin Hill Meet</title>
            <description> Villarreal Discusses Strategies for Keeping Appraisals Fair </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/129/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>House Redistricting Committee Hears from Census</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/130/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Texas Freedom Network: Legislative Heroes</title>
            <description> Villarreal Honored for Bill to Ban Medically Inaccurate Sex Education </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/141/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Report: Mass Transit Use Up in Texas</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/131/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Teen Pregnancy Program Saved from Budget Ax</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/132/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Rep. Villarreal&apos;s Take on Top 8 Percent</title>
            <description> Villarreal Led Efforts to Craft a Compromise, Calls For Tier One Universities in San Antonio, Houston and Dallas </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/133/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>UT Tightens Rule on Who Gets in Automatically</title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>HB 1937 Now Effective; Cities Should Adopt Solar Panel Financing Pronto</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/136/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Rep. Villarreal Announces "Texas Tuition Promise Fund" Enrollment September 1</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/179/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>School Law Includes More Instructional Time for Teachers</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/135/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Back to School Press Conference</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/180/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>A New Way to Bring Solar Power to the People</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/137/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Solar Gets Bad Rap</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/138/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New Life in School to be Less Painful for Refugees</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/139/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Legislative Stars: The 81st Legislative Session</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/140/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Governor Signs Villarreal Bill to Allow Municipal Financing of Investments in Energy Efficiency</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/142/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Tax Assistance Centers Help Bring in Money</title>
            <description> San Antonio Express-News Blasts Veto of Villarreal Bill </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/143/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>When Faith and Persistence Affect Texas Politics</title>
            <description> Villarreal Bill Establishes New Job Training Program </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/145/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Billions Kept Off Commercial Tax Rolls in Texas Because Appraisal Districts Can&apos;t Get Sales Prices</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/144/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>National Teaching Program Worthy</title>
            <description> San Antonio Express-News Praises Effort to Bring Teacher for America to San Antonio </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/146/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>2 Perry Vetoes Catch Some Lawmakers Off Guard</title>
            <description> Bipartisan Pre-K Bill Vetoed </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/147/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New Speaker: New Era for San Antonio and Texas House </title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Legislator Puts Options on the Table </title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Crafting a Budget Now Has Straus&apos; Complete Attention</title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Project Quest Could Double</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/148/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Bring Back Lege for TXDOT Issues</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Tree Ordinance Ruling a Win for San Antonio</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Texas Monthly Releases 10 Best, Worst Legislators</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Celebrates Legislative Successes</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>GOP Senator Slams His Own Party Over "Lack of Leadership"</title>
            <description> Calls for Passing Bill to Allow Local Voters to Approve Transportation Funding </description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>House Passes Top 10 Admissions Compromise, But More Negotiations Expected</title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>House Tentatively OKs Bill Changing Top 10 Admissions</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Ethics, Finance, Lobby Bills Never See Daylight</title>
            <description> Bill By Villarreal Would Limit Contributions by Big Donors </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/155/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Passes Municipal Financing Bill for Energy Improvements</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Area&apos;s Biggest Universities are Missing Out on Millions in State Funding</title>
            <description> Villarreal Uncovers Unfair Funding Pattern </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/156/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>House Passes Rep. Villarreal&apos;s Pre-K Legislation</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Rep. Villarreal Passes Adult Career Education Legislation</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Texas Considering Guide for New Parents</title>
            <description> Legislation by Villarreal Would Inform Parents About Importance of Reading to their Children and Other Tips </description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Grim Stats on Bexar&apos;s High Risk Newborns</title>
            <description> Villarreal Bill to Address Premature and Low Birth Weight Births </description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Park Worries Piles Could Lead to Fires</title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Seton Home Loses State Funding</title>
            <description> Villarreal Proposes Expanding the Share of Crisis Pregnancy Funding Going to Seton and Other Maternity Homes </description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>After 19 Hour Debate, House Passes $178.4 Billion Budget</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Teacher Gives Refugee Students a Chance</title>
            <description> Legislation by Villarreal Would Provide Extra Time to Pass TAKS </description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Texas House Votes to Slash Gov. Rick Perry&apos;s Budget</title>
            <description>  Unanimously Passes Villarreal Amendment to Improve Teacher Incentive Pay Program </description>
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            <description> Amendment Moves Program from TEA to School Districts, Supports Teaching in Shortage Subjects and Campuses </description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <description> Bipartisan Villarreal Bill Would Make Property Taxes More Fair </description>
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            <description> Villarreal Launches Grassroots Campaign for TEXAS Grants </description>
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            <description>  Analysis By Villarreal Shows Expanded TEXAS Grants Funding Would Help Students Graduate </description>
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            <title>Villarreal Announces $224 Million in New Funding for TEXAS Grants Program</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Tree-Clearing Developers Told to "Sin No More"</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/170/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <description> Mayor Outspoken in Support of Villarreal Tree Ordinance Bill and Other Causes </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/169/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/168/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>Surprise! Developers Win Again!</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/171/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>Mayor Hardberger and Rep. Villarreal Announce Bill to Close Loophole in Tree and Flood Ordinances</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/188/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/172/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/174/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>Texas Sex Education Developments</title>
            <description> Read and Listen to the Story on Villarreal&apos;s Support for More Effective Sex Education </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/176/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>Bills in Texas Legislature Would Create "Abstinence-Plus" Sex Education</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/175/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/105/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/189/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/187/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Study Confirms Value of TEXAS Grant Program</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/177/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Rep. Villarreal’s Legislative Leaders Institute</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/101/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Transportation Solutions Require United Effort</title>
            <description> Op-ed by Rep. Villarreal </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/178/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Files Energy Efficiency Legislative Package</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/190/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
            <author>Web Head Group Super User</author>
            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Look up Bills </title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/92/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
            <author>Web Head Group Super User</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Transportation Bill Necessity for Bexar County</title>
            <description> San Antonio Express-News Backs Villarreal Bill to Give Voters Power to Choose Funding for New Local Projects </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/126/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/93/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Overview of the Texas Legislature </title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/89/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <description>     An extensive list of online scholarship resources compiled by Empowerment 21 as well as information on a new state scholarship     </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/102/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/99/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
            <author>Web Head Group Super User</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>5 Steps for Influencing Your State Legislature </title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/96/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Develop Relationships and Build Good Will </title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Committees of the Texas Legislature </title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/90/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>Learn to Lobby - The Legislative Leaders Institute </title>
            <description>   The legislative process can often be daunting to individuals who want to make an impact on issues that are critical to our community. Representative Villarreal created the Legislative Leaders Institute, a series of workshops on how to influence state government, in order to help citizens navigate the process. Learn more about  Rep. Villarreal’s Legislative Leaders Institute .    
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Authors Aggressive Legislative Agenda on Education, the Environment, our Economy ...</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/106/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
            <author>Web Head Group Super User</author>
            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Local Support - Your District 123 College Readiness Team </title>
            <description>     Contact information for experts in San Antonio who can assist you with college planning. 
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/103/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Useful Links </title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/100/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Texas Lobbying Basics and Campaign Finance Information </title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>The 10 Commandments of Lobbying </title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Talk with Your Legislator </title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Diagram of the Legislative Process</title>
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            <link>http://www.tlc.state.tx.us/gtli/legproc/diagram.html</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Legislator Puts Options on the Table</title>
            <description> Villarreal Files Bill to Give Voters Choices for Transit and other Transportation Projects </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/31/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Proposes Carbon Impact Statement for All Bills </title>
            <description>  "Government has a responsibility to lead the way in our efforts to clean up our air," stated Rep. Villarreal. "Before casting a vote on any legislation, we should be fully informed about the positive of negative impact for our environment."  </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/3/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>Villarreal Pledges to Use New Post to Increase Financial Aid Funding</title>
            <description> February 18, 2009 - (Austin) Today Rep. Mike Villarreal was named to House Subcommittee tasked with writing the House&apos;s first draft of the Texas budget for public and higher education. The appointment to the Subcommittee on Education reflects Rep. Villarreal&apos;s ongoing work on public schools and affordable higher education. </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/2/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Files Legislation to Expand Public Transit in San Antonio</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/4/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Writing an Excellent College Essay </title>
            <description>    A presentation about writing an essay that will gain the attention of the college admissions team.    </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/104/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/5/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Named to Subcommittee to Write Education Budget</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/6/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Bill Requires New Parents Receive Baby &apos;Owner&apos;s Manual&apos; </title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/32/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>Crafting a Budget Now Has Straus&apos; Complete Attention</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/33/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <description>  Saturday, February 07, 2009  </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/1/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>Enrollment Deadline This Month for Prepaid College Tuition Program</title>
            <description>   Tuesday, February 10, 2009  </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/0/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>San Antonio legislator wants to include ‘Owner’s Manual’ with newborns</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/34/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Officials Support Laws Targeting Teen Pregnancy</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/128/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>SA Democrats Sponsor Three Family Planning Bills</title>
            <description> Read and Listen to the Report on Villarreal&apos;s Bills to Reduce Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/36/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <description> Villarreal Named to Appropriations and Ways and Means Committees </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/35/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <title>Enrollment Deadline This Month for Prepaid College Tuition Program</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/7/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Lawmaker Wants Green Schools</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/37/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Seniors Will Have Their Day and Their Say</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/38/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>State Lawmaker Increases Awareness of Free Tax Preparation Program</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/40/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Relief for Struggling Homeowners</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Lawmakers Face Rough Road on Transportation Issues</title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Texas Reports War Chests</title>
            <description> Villarreal Bill Would Reform Campaigns </description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>&apos;Flagship&apos; Hopes for UTSA May Go on Hold</title>
            <description>  Villarreal Urges Move Towards More Flagship Universities </description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <description> Villarreal Seeks to Expand on Bill to Give Parents New Options </description>
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            <description> Includes Villarreal Bill on Sales Price Disclosure to Ensure Fair Property Taxes </description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <description> San Antonio Express-News Urges Support for Villarreal Legislation for State Oversight of Appraisals and Sales Price Disclosure </description>
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            <title>Panel Pushes Bexar for U.S. Bad-Air List</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Due Credit: Texas Small Businesses Deserve Access to State Fund</title>
            <description> Houston Chronicle Urges Governor to Accept Villarreal Request for Funding Loan Program </description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Texas Should Boost Its Small Businesses</title>
            <description> San Antonio Express-News Endorses Villarreal&apos;s Efforts to Fund the Capital Access Program </description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Pushes Fairness for Homeowners &amp; Students in Pre-Filed Bills</title>
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            <title>Quick-draw Legislators File 423 Bills on First Day</title>
            <description> Includes Villarreal&apos;s Legislation to Make Property Appraisal and Tax System More Fair </description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Elections in Texas Show Power of Cash Endures</title>
            <description> Villarreal Warns of Drowning Out Voices of Average Texans </description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Legislators Urge Governor To Aid Small Businesses as Economy Struggles</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Perry Asked to Set Aside $2 Million</title>
            <description> Villarreal Calls for Funding Small Business Loan Program </description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Lawmakers Want to Explore Sun, Wind</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Disclosure Needed for Fair Taxation</title>
            <description> San Antonio Express-News Calls for Passing Villarreal&apos;s Legislation </description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Charter School Advocates Looking to Expand</title>
            <description>  Villarreal Calls for Supporting High Performing Charter Schools </description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Getting More Wind Power Out of West Texas</title>
            <description> Read and Listen to Marketplace&apos;s Report on Villarreal&apos;s Successful Push for Investing in Wind Power Transmission Lines </description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Texas to Harness More Wind Power</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>PUC Urged to Approve Wind-Power Proposal</title>
            <description> Villarreal Urges State Commission to Invest in Bold Plan  </description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>CPS Course Correction on Wind Energy Suits the State Better</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Leads Push for Renewable Energy Grid</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Voice your concerns on appraisal process</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Grassroots homesteaders tighten ranks to fight urban encroachment</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/61/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Rep. Villarreal Requests Customer Service Review at State Agencies</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Voter ID Debate Reignited in Texas</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Time for commercial property owners to carry their end of the tax load</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/63/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Urges Reform of TAKS Testing in Public Schools</title>
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            <title>HHSC Accepts Villarreal&apos;s Request to Protect Access to Birth Control</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>The Spring of Love!</title>
            <description> Villarreal Organizes Successful Campaign to Improve Family Planning Funding </description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Immobile Leadership Likely Stalls Solutions</title>
            <description>  Villarreal Vows to Continue Work on Reducing Teen Pregnancy </description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Opposes Backdoor Voucher Program</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Lawmaker: Small businesses need state cash</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>HHSC Takes Key First Step to Improve Public Assistance Enrollment System</title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New On-Site Child Care Option Available for Small Businesses</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Small Businesses Need State Help, Too</title>
            <description>  Op-ed by Rep. Villarreal </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/67/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Calls for More Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in TX Schools</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Talk is Cheap; Reform Needs Indictments</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>IRS, Texas Taking Steps Against Tax Refund Loans</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New Year Bringing Changes in Laws</title>
            <description> Villarreal Bill Will Limit Predatory Loans </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/70/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Battle won&apos;t end for fair tax system</title>
            <description> Op-ed by Rep. Villarreal </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/71/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Legislators Join Rep. Villarreal in Urging Pre-K Action</title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Few rivals, but plenty of donors</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Leaders take a second look at incentives to attract jobs</title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Clean-water woes abound in Texas </title>
            <description> Villarreal Urges Stronger Enforcement of Water Pollution Laws </description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Rep. Villarreal Blasts President&apos;s Veto of S-CHIP</title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Homeowners paying up for commercial undervaluation </title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/75/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Advocating for Teachers a Top Priority for Villarreal</title>
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            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/23/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Nursing Shortage Will Soon Ease</title>
            <description> Villarreal Legislation Will Boost Nursing Education in San Antonio </description>
            <link>http://www.mikevillarreal.com/Media/NewsroomArchives/NewsfromMike/tabid/68/ItemID/76/View/Details/Default.aspx</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New State Law Helps Working Parents With Day Care</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Representative Villarreal Outlines His Victories from the 80th Legislative Session</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Guerra DeBerry Coody&apos;s Working Moms Get Legislative Savvy </title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Capitol Annex Blog Names Villarreal Among "Best of the 80th Session"</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Ensuring Equal Access to Texas State Universities</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Villarreal Named "Best State Representative" by True Courage Action Network</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>"Freedom to Play and Learn Act" Approved by House of Representatives</title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New Fund for Tuition a Dream Come True</title>
            <description> Op-ed by Rep. Villarreal </description>
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