The Brief: July 13, 2011
The opening for Gov. Rick Perry among Republican voters could be even bigger than once thought. Full Story
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David Muto
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David Muto was the editor of TribTalk, The Texas Tribune's opinion page. He is also the Tribune's copy editor. A Richardson native, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned degrees in journalism and Spanish.
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The Midday Brief: July 12, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Ron Paul not running for re-election; Perry meets with Musharraf; more Perry prayer event controversy Full Story
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The Brief: July 12, 2011
For Texans, 2012's looking like the Year of the Perry, but don't forget the state's other looming marquee battle. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: July 11, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry calling New Hampshire; Texas lawmakers and living expenses; light bulb vote coming in Congress Full Story
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The Brief: July 11, 2011
And the slow drum beat continues: On Friday, Gov. Rick Perry, still undecided, made a direct play for Iowa insiders. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: July 8, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry's fundraising challenge; Texas and the new economic numbers; lawmaker wants Caylee Anthony law Full Story
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The Brief: July 8, 2011
Conventional wisdom says Rick Perry would have no trouble finding fans in Iowa. But what about in New Hampshire? Full Story
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The Midday Brief: July 7, 2011
Your afternoon reading: death row case in Perry's hands; EPA sets new power plant rules; mulling Perry and the national media Full Story
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The Brief: July 7, 2011
A small surprise met the Texas abortion sonogram law's first day in federal court. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: July 6, 2011
Your afternoon reading: abortion sonogram court hearing begins; Perry surgery recovery going "very well"; Parker wields anti-gay letter directed against her in fundraising push Full Story
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