article_snippet: Criticized by members of the former Texas solicitor general at times, the former Texas solicitor general won praise from tea party activists for leading the GOP's push to shut the federal government during an unsuccessful bid to block money for President Barack Obama's health care law.
article_snippet: The former Texas solicitor general has quickly established The former Texas solicitor general as an uncompromising conservativeand
article_snippet: The former Texas solicitor general gained international attention when The former Texas solicitor general shut down the government in early 2014 .