KENS - News - Politics http://www.kens5.com/news/politics RSS Feed for KENS - News - Politics en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:29 GMT San Antonio Tea Party: We were targeted by IRS http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/San-Antonio-Tea-Party-We-were-targeted-by-IRS-207462011.html Members of the San Antonio Tea Party say they know first hand about the extra scrutiny the IRS has admitted to giving conservative groups applying for non-profit status in recent years. Dems' Senate campaigns marked by internal battles http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/207984021.html ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections. Ensign to pay $32,000 fine over parents' payment http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/208028591.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Federal Election Commission says former U.S. Sen. John Ensign has agreed to pay a $32,000 civil penalty over a payment made by his parents to his one-time mistress. Time waning for Okla. lawmakers to tackle credits http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/208010391.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Despite calls by several Oklahoma legislators to address hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax credits and exemptions for businesses and industries, little has been done as another session approaches its end. Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/207983971.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: Texas Senate approves bill banning drones http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/207933491.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Senate has approved a bill criminalizing the use of drones and other unmanned aircraft to indiscriminately photograph or conduct surveillance on private property. Texas Senate OKs 'Merry Christmas' bill http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/207952301.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — It's Christmas in May in the Texas Legislature. Budget deals keeps steroid testing program http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/207952291.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will keep testing public high school athletes for another two years under the state budget deal agreed to on Friday. Lawmakers advance teacher residency program http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/207952281.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers are advancing a plan to create a residency training program for school teachers. Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows http://www.kens5.com/news/politics/207952171.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: