In Iowa, Perry Bus Tour Makes Last Stops of 2011
After the last two scheduled stops of his tour today, Gov. Rick Perry made an impromptu visit to a local precinct leader and knocked on a few doors in a West Des Moines neighborhood. Full Story
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TribYear: (Some of) Our Best Stories of 2011
In the spirit of TribWeek and TribMonth, we present TribYear. Ten of our best stories of 2011. Full Story
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Court Stays Cross-State Rule for Texas
A federal court ordered Friday that the Environmental Protection Agency's controversial cross-state air pollution rule be stayed — to the delight of Texas officials and the chagrin of environmentalists. Full Story
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Perry's Cowboy Boots? They're on the Bus
Amid renewed attacks on Rick Santorum today, Gov. Rick Perry answered a question that's been on many minds since July: the whereabouts of his signature cowboy boots. Full Story
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In New Online Ad, Perry Aims for Undecided Iowans
Days before the Iowa caucuses, Gov. Rick Perry has released a polished online ad — "Win Iowa" — aimed at convincing the state's undecided Republicans. Full Story
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Perry's Political Fortunes Fell in 2011
It’s been a long 12 months for Rick Perry. The governor started 2011 in triumph, at the peak of his political power, with a high gloss on his boots and a national audience of conservatives eager for just the tale he was telling. He ends it treading water. Full Story
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Year of Drought and Heat May Leave Long-Lasting Damage
The statewide drought, and the accompanying extreme heat and severe wildfires, made 2011 a historic year for Texas. But as Mose Buchele of KUT News and StateImpact Texas reports, some effects of this year's weather will likely be felt for years to come. Full Story
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As San Antonio Grows, So Does Its Confidence
In the last decade, companies have flocked to San Antonio, making it an economic center rivaling Houston and Dallas, and rattling the Alamo City's pre-existing inferiority complex. Full Story
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Billing Both Legislature and Campaign? Prove It.
In politics, one man’s mistake is another’s opportunity. Now that state Rep. Joe Driver, R-Garland, has been sentenced for “double dipping,” opposition researchers in this primary season are scrambling for other examples. Full Story
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Updated: Perry Goes After "Prolific Earmarker" Rick Santorum
On the heels of a CNN/Time poll showing Rick Santorum climbing into third place in Iowa, Gov. Rick Perry took a swipe at him during the first stop of his bus tour today. Full Story
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Perry Trips on Anti-Sodomy Supreme Court Case
In front of an energetic crowd in Cedar Rapids, Gov. Rick Perry was taken off guard by a question on a famous Supreme Court case striking down anti-sodomy laws. Full Story
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Study: Latinos Upset With Obama But Still Back Him Over GOP
Despite Latinos' mounting disapproval of President Obama for his administration’s immigration policies, a majority of them would still prefer to see him in the White House over his Republican challengers, according to a new study. Full Story
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In Newest Ad, Perry Pops the Non-Romneys
With the Iowa caucuses looming and Rick Perry's campaign failing to tick up in the polls, his newest ad pops his fellow alternatives to Mitt Romney for their many years in Washington, D.C. Full Story
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Perry's Iowa Push Not Moving the Polls
Gov. Rick Perry has been traveling through Iowa, trying to build momentum before next week’s caucuses. But as Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, Perry's last-ditch effort doesn't appear to have registered in the polls. Full Story
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10 Most-Viewed Data Apps of 2011: Salaries, Prisons, Public Schools
As it has since the Trib's launch in 2009, data continued to reign supreme on the site in 2011. Today, we take a look at the 10 most-visited data apps since Jan. 1. Full Story
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In Iowa, Perry Takes Aim at Obama on Immigration
Save for a few veiled swipes at his Republican rivals, Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday reserved most of his ire for President Obama, and threw in a new criticism — that the president had failed to give troops returning from Iraq a parade. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 112
Our annual must-listen, year-in-review spectacular featuring some of the TribCast's most memorable intros, guests, topics, and outtakes from 2011. Full Story
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New Paul Ad Hits "Washington Machine"
In a tough new ad, Iowa caucus frontrunner-of-the-moment Ron Paul takes out after the "Washington machine," "serial hypocrite" Newt Gingrich and "flip-flopper" Mitt Romney. Full Story
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10 Most-Viewed Videos of 2011: Rick Perry, Alex Jones, Lance Armstrong
As we prepare to ring in the new year, we take a look back at some of our most-viewed videos of 2011. Full Story
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Perry Shifts His Stance on Abortion
At an Iowa town hall meeting tonight, Gov. Rick Perry said his views on abortion had undergone a "transformation" — and that he no longer supported it in cases of rape or incest. Full Story
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