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Video: The Week In Politics Recap May 30 – June 3, 2011

Want a quick recap of some of the happenings this week in the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly video rundown of the action under the dome.

By Justin DehnJune 3, 2011, 6:41 p.m. CentralUpdated June 3, 2011, 6:41 p.m. Central

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Video: The Week In Politics Recap May 30 – June 3, 2011

by Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
June 3, 2011

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Video: The Week In Politics Recap May 30 – June 3, 2011

Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
June 3, 2011

Want a quick recap of some of the happenings this week in the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly video rundown of the action under the dome.

Texas Tribune donors or members may be quoted or mentioned in our stories, or may be the subject of them. For a complete list of contributors, click here.

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