Past Contributions

• The Brief: Dec. 7, 2010

  By David Muto Dec. 7, 2010

  As the death penalty went on trial in Texas on Monday, one side of the courtroom fell silent. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Dec. 6, 2010

  By David Muto Dec. 6, 2010

  Your afternoon reading: death penalty hearing, truth about taxes, and bullying bills Full Story 

• The Brief: Dec. 6, 2010

  By David Muto Dec. 6, 2010

  Texas got its first taste of a Medicaid-less future on Friday. And the future doesn't look pretty. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Dec. 3, 2010

  By David Muto Dec. 3, 2010

  Your afternoon reading: more conservative activists entering speaker's fray, Texas gains in the U.S. House, and a key Medicaid report Full Story 

• The Brief: Dec. 3, 2010

  By David Muto Dec. 3, 2010

  Republican dreams of a House supermajority were dashed Thursday night. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Dec. 2, 2010

  By David Muto Dec. 2, 2010

  Your afternoon reading: Sheila Jackson Lee and WikiLeaks, talk of a pardon for Tom DeLay, and Chuck Norris (yes, that Chuck Norris) Full Story 

• The Brief: Dec. 2, 2010

  By David Muto Dec. 2, 2010

  Some House newbies on Wednesday experienced the crush of political defeat for the first time — courtesy of a box of ping pong balls. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Dec. 1, 2010

  By David Muto Dec. 1, 2010

  Your afternoon reading: freshman orientation, Kirk Watson and the budget, and Warren Jeffs in Texas Full Story 

• The Brief: Dec. 1, 2010

  By David Muto Dec. 1, 2010

  Dormant since campaign season, one of the year's biggest ethics flaps is back. Full Story 

• The Midday Brief: Nov. 30, 2010

  By David Muto Nov. 30, 2010

  Your afternoon reading: Earmark ban fails, Kaywatch and Dunnam's replacement Full Story