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Nueces County: Medicare dependency reached 5% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5% of income in Nueces County, providing an average of $2,779 per capita to residents.

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 22, 2025

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Michael Cloud shares Easter and defense insights on social media

In a recent series of social media posts, Congressman Michael Cloud of Texas’ 27th district extended religious messages, shared reflections on Easter, and provided insights into strategic defense investments from April 18-20, 2025.

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 20, 2025

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2022: Duval County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Duval County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 20.4%.

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Jim Wells County: 37.8% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 26th in Texas

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 37.8% of income in Jim Wells County—ranking it 26th most dependent among Texas counties.

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Duval County: Medicare dependency reached 11.4% in 2022

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 11.4% of income in Duval County, providing an average of $5,392 per capita to residents.

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Michael Cloud addresses rising costs of trucks and security under Trump

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 15, 2025

Congressman Michael Cloud, representing Texas' 27th district, commented on truck price hikes and border security on Twitter.

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Duval County: Residents received $95.74 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 20.5% of income in Duval County, providing an average of $9,683 per capita to residents.

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Michael Cloud emphasizes voter ID laws, fiscal responsibility, and firearm regulations

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 12, 2025

Congressman Michael Cloud addresses pressing issues such as voter ID laws, fiscal policy, and firearm regulation.

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Michael Cloud criticizes federal inefficiency and advocates for streamlined government spending

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 10, 2025

Congressman Michael Cloud comments on government inefficiencies following reports of underutilized federal office spaces and budget resolutions.

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Efforts by Congressman Cloud to address federal real estate inefficiencies

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Michael Cloud has recently highlighted federal real estate inefficiencies, citing costly unused buildings in a series of tweets dated April 9, 2025.

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Texas Congressman Michael Cloud comments on executive orders and government structure

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 9, 2025

Texas Congressman Michael Cloud shared his views on executive orders and the structure of government on April 9, 2025.

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Kleberg County: Medicaid dependency reached 8.9% in 2022

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.9% of income in Kleberg County, providing an average of $4,018 per capita to residents.

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Michael Cloud discusses federal spending and productivity in recent tweets

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 8, 2025

On April 8, 2025, Congressman Michael Cloud addressed fiscal policies and government spending via social media.

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Nueces County ranks 138th in Texas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Nueces County received an average of $12,974 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 117th lowest in Texas.

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Congressman Michael Cloud critiques federal growth, firearm regulations, and DEI in recent tweets

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 7, 2025

Congressman Michael Cloud shared his views on April 7, 2025, addressing federal policies, firearm regulations, and DEI initiatives.

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Michael Cloud acknowledges support from multiple House colleagues

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 7, 2025

Congressman Michael Cloud, representing Texas' 27th district, expressed gratitude towards his fellow representatives through a series of tweets on April 7, 2025.

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Michael Cloud highlights economic revival and proposal to find governmental waste in recent tweets

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 5, 2025

Congressman Michael Cloud from Texas’s 27th district shared tweets on April 4th and 5th, 2025, highlighting America's economic resurgence and Elon Musk’s plan to uncover government waste and corruption.

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Jim Wells County: Medicaid made up 13.6% of total income in 2022

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 13.6% of income in Jim Wells County, providing an average of $6,555 per capita to residents.

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Duval County saw 33.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 49.2% of income in Duval County, an alarming 33.6% surge from 15.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Congressman Michael Cloud emphasizes effectiveness in government and America-First policy on Twitter

By Corpus Christi Sun | Apr 2, 2025

On April 2, 2025, Congressman Michael Cloud shared statements regarding governmental efficiency, border security, and the America-First initiative.