The Evening Brief: March 23, 2012
Your evening reading: new Paul ad mocks Etch A Sketch uproar; state officials approve radioactive waste dump; minority rights groups assembling to oppose Abbott's challenge to Voting Rights Act Full Story
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Updated: Lawsuit Can't Cover All Kids in Long-Term Foster Care
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the national child advocacy group Children's Rights cannot file its class-action suit on behalf of all 12,000 youth in Texas' long-term foster care system. Full Story
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The Brief: March 23, 2012
The ongoing fight over the Women's Health Program has rekindled a storied rivalry. Full Story
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In Drought Aftermath, Reasons to Worry for the Future
Recent rains have helped fill lakes, but the drought is far from over. Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples talked with StateImpact Texas about the very real possibility that the drought could linger for several years — and what's being done to help farmers and ranchers deal with that possibility. Full Story
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Texas Could Play Key Role in GOP Presidential Race
Texas is usually flyover country for Republican presidential candidates. But if Mitt Romney is unable to clinch the nomination before the state's primary on May 29, Texas could see a competitive GOP race for the first time since 1976. Full Story
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Combs and the Perils of Political Adaptation
Adaptation is a tricky business, especially in the political realm, where sudden and surprising changes can become perilous "flip-flops." Full Story
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Women's Health Care Storm Had Been Brewing
It took years of bipartisan efforts for the Women's Health Program to even begin. Today, it is the subject of a bitter political divide. No one should be surprised. Full Story
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Jury Still Out on Local Immigration Enforcement
Wednesday’s court ruling that the city of Farmers Branch does not have the authority to enact immigration legislation is being hailed as a victory for immigrants. But it doesn't mean all local ordinances are dead on arrival. Full Story
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Texas Banks Fretting Over Newly Proposed IRS Rule
Texas banks are worrying that a seemingly obscure new rule proposed by the IRS could cause flight of foreign capital from the state. But as Nathan Bernier of KUT News reports, consumer advocates say that's a false alarm. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: March 22, 2012
Your evening reading: Santorum, in San Antonio, says he'll campaign hard in Texas; Hutchison urges Perry to reconsider Women's Health Program; FEC approves Perry Super PAC Full Story
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TribLive: Sadler Defends "Obamacare"
At this morning's TribLive conversation, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler unhesitatingly argued against repealing the Affordable Care Act. Full Story
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Video: Perry Not Interested in VP Spot
During an interview on Fox News, the former presidential candidate said he has no interest in joining the GOP presidential ticket. Full Story
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TribLive: Sadler Knocks Dewhurst
At this morning's TribLive conversation, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler laid out the case against his possible general election opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Full Story
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State Needs to Plan Better for Droughts, Panel is Told
The process of desalination needs to be explored as an option for the future, experts testified Thursday in Austin before the House Natural Resources Committee. Full Story
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"60 Minutes" to Feature Michael Morton on Sunday
Texas DNA exoneree Michael Morton, who spent 25 years wrongfully incarcerated for his wife's murder, will be the subject of the CBS news program 60 Minutes on Sunday. Full Story
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Perry All Clear to Create Super PAC, Bring Funds Home
Gov. Rick Perry and his now dormant presidential campaign committee, RickPerry.org Inc., are in the clear to create a new PAC or Super PAC with the remaining primary funds or to funnel those contributions to Perry’s Texas committee. Full Story
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The Texas Tribune Weekend Insider: GOP Primary, Dennis Davis
Jay Root talks about the upcoming Texas GOP primary, and Brandi Grissom looks at the murder conviction of Dennis Davis. Full Story
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Santorum Vows Vigorous Fight for Texas
Rick Santorum promised Thursday in San Antonio to mount a vigorous campaign to win the Texas primary, saying the state could help him “reset” the race. Full Story
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Hutchison: Perry Should Keep Federal Funding for Women's Health Program
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison appeared on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown to defend Planned Parenthood and urge Gov. Rick Perry to re-consider federal funding for the Women's Health Program. Full Story
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Interactive: Mapping Women's Reproductive Health in Texas
Texas women’s reproductive rights have drawn attention lately over the federal government's decision to cut funding for the state’s Women’s Health Program. Use this interactive to see just how many pregnancies, births and abortions occur across the Lone Star State. Full Story
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