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Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst leaving the House chamber following budget negotiations on May 19, 2011.

Your afternoon reading: Perry campaign manager to head Super PAC for Dewhurst; Komen executive quits over abortion flap; Texas Democrats feuding with Cuellar over redistricting

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A day of stops and starts in the state's redistricting fight ended on a familiar note: uncertainty over the state's primary date.

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Your afternoon reading: redistricting deal reached; Paul reimbursed twice for trips; Santorum to visit Texas on Wednesday

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Ron Paul in Manchester speaking to supporters after the 2012 New Hampshire primary.

A poor showing in Nevada on Saturday has thrown Ron Paul's campaign strategy into doubt.

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This clinic in Mission is closed because of budget cuts to Planned Parenthood.

Your afternoon reading: Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood funding; Paul courting Mormons in the West; state leaders warn of more budget problems for Texas

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Planned Parenthood vs. Susan G. Komen — the political debate with roots in Texas — has sparked a furious public outcry.

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Your afternoon reading: Komen/Planned Parenthood fight intensifies; gay marriage crops up in U.S. Senate race; Paul comes to Romney's defense over "poor" comment

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Yet another delay has pushed Texas one step closer to postponing its April 3 primaries.

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Former ESPN analyst Craig James at a U.S. Senate candidate debate in Austin on Jan. 12, 2012.

Your afternoon reading: Craig James defends himself over Mike Leach flap; O'Grady says Shapiro reneged on promise of an endorsement; education commissioner's comments on testing spur backlash

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The state of Texas on Tuesday made a case for its Republican-drawn redistricting maps, but a panel of federal judges didn't seem to buy it.

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Republican candidate Ron Paul waits to be introduced onstage at an airport rally the day before the South Carolina primary on January 20, 2012.

Your afternoon reading: Paul heads west as Florida votes; Perry praises Gingrich in first interview since dropping out; closing arguments heard in D.C. redistricting case

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Hopes for a quick fix this week to the state's redistricting deadlock may have been dashed.

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Newt Gingrich at a campaign stop in West Columbia, S.C., on Jan. 17, 2012.

Your afternoon reading: Gingrich looking to Southern states for delegates; Perry to appear at CPAC; AFL-CIO endorses Sadler

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In the state's contentious redistricting fight, tight deadlines may end up favoring Democrats.

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U.S. Rep Ron Paul before going onstage at a Rock the Caucus event at a Des Moines high school on Jan. 3, 2012.

Your afternoon reading: associates say Paul signed off on racist newsletters; signs of redistricting settlement; federal government rejects Texas' request to delay health care reform rule