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TribCast: The Big Deal, Abbott’s Veto and Perry’s Chances

On this week's TribCast, Emily talks with Ross, Aman and Jim about negotiations on a massive legislative deal, Gov. Greg Abbott's first veto and former Gov. Rick Perry's forthcoming presidential announcement.

By Todd WisemanMay 20, 2015, 3:23 p.m. CentralUpdated May 20, 2015, 3:23 p.m. Central

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TribCast: The Big Deal, Abbott’s Veto and Perry’s Chances

by Todd Wiseman, The Texas Tribune
May 20, 2015

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<p class="byline">by Todd Wiseman, The Texas Tribune <br />May 20, 2015</p>
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<p>On this week's TribCast,&nbsp;<span class="il">Emily</span>&nbsp;talks with Ross, Aman and Jim about negotiations on a massive legislative deal, Gov. Greg Abbott's first veto and former Gov. Rick Perry's forthcoming presidential announcement.&nbsp;</p>
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TribCast: The Big Deal, Abbott’s Veto and Perry’s Chances

Todd Wiseman, The Texas Tribune
May 20, 2015

On this week's TribCast, Emily talks with Ross, Aman and Jim about negotiations on a massive legislative deal, Gov. Greg Abbott's first veto and former Gov. Rick Perry's forthcoming presidential announcement. 

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