The Brief: May 16, 2011
For state lawmakers, amid the sniping and the stalling, the clock is ticking loudly. 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: May 13, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry pushing House budget in robocalls, angry senators say; Senate Redistricting Committee votes to split Travis County; conservative ads target East Texas Full Story
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The Brief: May 13, 2011
Democrats may have little time to savor their first real win of the session. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: May 12, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Senate committee votes for more Rainy Day money; House passes spanking bill; family planning program at risk Full Story
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The Brief: May 12, 2011
A Senate slice-and-dice unveiled Wednesday by Republicans has big changes in store for Austin, Fort Worth and San Antonio — and Democrats aren't pleased. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: May 11, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Senate redistricting maps unveiled; Ricardo Sanchez's chances; Romney's potential trouble in Texas Full Story
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The Brief: May 11, 2011
It's a long shot, and he knows it. But the question remains: Is the president angling for Texas in 2012? Full Story
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The Midday Brief: May 10, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Hispanic activists call Obama's El Paso speech too little, too late; bigamy bill heading to Senate floor; A&M chancellor steps down Full Story
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The Brief: May 10, 2011
Not that he was stepping onto the friendliest of political territory anyway, but President Barack Obama's visit to Texas today has coincided with a dramatic display of Republican legislative might. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: May 9, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Senate approves concealed carry for legislators; tweaked voter ID bill gets final approval; Obama signaling he'll campaign in Texas Full Story
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