McAllen, Texas (CNN) -- Even as the health care debate turns to blood sport in Washington, some analysts say the debate is ignoring one of the leading causes of rising costs: the way health care providers are paid.

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As the preeminent voice for the state’s business community, the Texas Association of Business often hears from employers about the challenges they face in growing their business and adding employees during this particularly difficult time in our state’s history.

Our state and nation are in the midst of an historic, global recession, but there are true glimmers of hope for our state. According to the Texas Workforce Commission’s most recent data, Texas added over 50,000 jobs in the last three months. Our 8.3% unemployment rate, while too high, remains far below the national av…

The Texas Association of Business is proud to present the inaugural Perspectives series, featuring commentary from influential, disparate voices on the important political and policy issues taking place in Texas and across America.

Today influential conservative watchdog Michael Quinn Sullivan shares his perspective on the Tea Party movement and its influence on elections taking place in Texas and across America.

Michael Quinn Sullivan, President and CEO - Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and Empower Texans: Predicting the future, especially of political movements, is…