The Brief: Aug. 21, 2012
In Texas, the eruption over a Missouri Senate candidate's comment on rape has exposed a fault line among Republicans over abortion. 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 Evening Brief: Aug. 20, 2012
Your evening reading: Cornyn suggests Missouri Senate candidate should withdraw from race; Perry says "deferred action" doesn't alter state policies; Planned Parenthood to expand breast health screenings Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 20, 2012
For the latest clues on whether Rick Perry plans to run for governor again, follow the money. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 17, 2012
Your evening reading: UT System announces plans for South Texas medical school; state's unemployment rate rises to 7.2 percent; aide to state representative under investigation for travel reimbursements Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 17, 2012
Based on one presidential candidate's campaign schedule, you might think Texas was up for grabs in November. Full Story
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The Calendar
Key meetings and events for the coming week. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 16, 2012
Your evening reading: review finds cuts have closed more than 60 family planning clinics; North Texas cities set to begin West Nile aerial spraying; report says state has cut more than 6,000 jobs Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 16, 2012
Long lines and cautious optimism marked the first day of the application process for young illegal immigrants seeking a deportation reprieve. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 15, 2012
Your evening reading: illegal immigrants line up for deportation deferrals; Rubio, in Houston, offers preview of convention speech; judge upholds Pennsylvania voter ID law Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 15, 2012
Marco Rubio's out of the vice presidential limelight, but not off the campaign trail, which on Wednesday takes him to Texas. Full Story
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