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The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Nov 24, 2009

Your afternoon reading:

• “State Comptroller Susan Combs warned lawmakers today the state doesn't have much wiggle room in keeping the current two-year budget balanced.” — State budget balances, barelySan Antonio Express-News

• “This is the new, improved Department of Homeland Security response to a crackdown on illegal immigration. Before Obama took office, the Bush Administration favored immigration raids which destroyed families and communities and seemed very well, un-American.” — Immigration Reform: How Soon is Now?La Linea

• “Motorists may soon feel another pinch at the pumps — and this time they may not have oil companies to blame.” — State, federal officials consider ...

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