The Weekly Recap: Jan. 17 – Jan. 21

Take a look back at the top political news from Jan. 17 to Jan. 21.

By Reeve Hamilton and Justin DehnJan. 21, 2011, 4:20 p.m. CentralUpdated Jan. 21, 2011, 4:20 p.m. Central

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The Weekly Recap: Jan. 17 – Jan. 21

by Reeve Hamilton and Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
January 21, 2011

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