The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Aug. 16, 2010

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"The Justice Department has informed former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) that the government has ended a six-year investigation of his ties to the disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, according to DeLay's lead counsel in the matter, Richard Cullen, chairman of McGuireWoods." — Feds clear DeLay after six years, Politico

"Libertarian candidate for governor Kathie Glass of Houston sent out an email this morning describing her past week on the road. While the schedule might not be uncommon for a Democrat or Republican, it shows Glass is working hard to be something other than a footnote in ...

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