The Midday Brief: Feb. 6, 2012
Your afternoon reading: redistricting deal reached; Paul reimbursed twice for trips; Santorum to visit Texas on Wednesday 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 Brief: Feb. 6, 2012
A poor showing in Nevada on Saturday has thrown Ron Paul's campaign strategy into doubt. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Feb. 3, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood funding; Paul courting Mormons in the West; state leaders warn of more budget problems for Texas Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 3, 2012
Planned Parenthood vs. Susan G. Komen — the political debate with roots in Texas — has sparked a furious public outcry. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Feb. 2, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Komen/Planned Parenthood fight intensifies; gay marriage crops up in U.S. Senate race; Paul comes to Romney's defense over "poor" comment Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 2, 2012
Yet another delay has pushed Texas one step closer to postponing its April 3 primaries. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Feb. 1, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Craig James defends himself over Mike Leach flap; O'Grady says Shapiro reneged on promise of an endorsement; education commissioner's comments on testing spur backlash Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 1, 2012
The state of Texas on Tuesday made a case for its Republican-drawn redistricting maps, but a panel of federal judges didn't seem to buy it. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 31, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Paul heads west as Florida votes; Perry praises Gingrich in first interview since dropping out; closing arguments heard in D.C. redistricting case Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 31, 2012
Hopes for a quick fix this week to the state's redistricting deadlock may have been dashed. Full Story
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