The Midday Brief: Jan. 10, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Perry casts Romney's firm as a "vulture"; Paul defends Romney on "fire people" comment; federal court says Texas can enforce abortion sonogram law Full Story
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Perry Says Romney Firm Acted Like "Vulture"
Rick Perry, trying to claw his way back into the 2012 presidential competition, conjured up images of hungry vultures Tuesday to describe front-runner Mitt Romney’s past as a corporate takeover artist. Full Story
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Judges: Texas Can Enforce Sonogram Law Now
A panel of federal appellate judges has authorized Texas officials to enforce a controversial abortion sonogram law while its constitutionality is being challenged in court. Full Story
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The Redistricting Arguments, and Who Made Them
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in Perez v. Perry, the current Texas redistricting case. Some selected quotes — some from judges, some from lawyers — follow. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 10, 2012
Tonight, the first primary of the 2012 election cycle may determine Ron Paul's path forward. Full Story
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It's Prime Time for Paul in New Hampshire
If the polls are any indication, it's unlikely that U.S. Rep. Ron Paul will emerge as the victor in today's primary in New Hampshire. Still, finishing anywhere near the top would help to keep his momentum going. Full Story
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Supreme Court Mulls Another Delay of State's Primaries
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that could determine what Texas’ legislative and congressional districts look like. Matt Largey of KUT News reports from Washington, D.C. Full Story
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Morton Prosecutor Objects To Misconduct Inquiry
Allegations that former Williamson County prosecutor Ken Anderson committed criminal misconduct in the wrongful prosecution of Michael Morton 25 years ago are "unjustified and insupportable," his lawyers argued in a court document filed today. Full Story
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Snoop Dogg Arrested in West Texas on Marijuana Charge
Rapper and part-time actor Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr., was arrested early Saturday after agents at the West Texas Border Patrol checkpoint found marijuana in his tour bus. Full Story
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Supreme Court Hears Texas Redistricting Case
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about Texas redistricting today and now must decide whether the state's primaries must be delayed to buy time for the courts to approve new maps. Full Story
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Paul's Final Day Before Primary A Rocky One
Not all went according to plan for U.S. Rep. Ron Paul on the campaign trail the day before the New Hampshire primary. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 9, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Supreme Court struggles with Texas redistricting case; Paul cuts another CNN interview short; Perry joins rivals in attacking Romney on business past Full Story
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TAMU Takes on Tebow's Team Over "12th Man" Trademark
The Denver Broncos may have defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in their wild-card playoff game, but are they prepared for the Texas A&M University legal department? Full Story
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Perry Rips Romney in South Carolina
It’s been a long time since Gov. Rick Perry tore into the presidential front-runner, but on Monday he let Mitt Romney have it. Perry mocked the former Massachusetts governor for saying recently that he sometimes lived with the fear of losing his own job. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 9, 2012
Rick Perry got combative this weekend, but the intense sniping now engulfing the presidential race is passing him by. Full Story
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Video: Paul on the Road, in His Own Words
Find out what makes Ron Paul a hero to many, a political enigma to some and a "dangerous" man to others in these videos from the campaign trail. Full Story
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With Little Support in N.H., Perry Moves On to S.C.
New Hampshire Republicans head to the polls Tuesday. But as Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, Gov. Rick Perry already has his sights set on another state: South Carolina. Full Story
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Craig James Starts Late, Behind the Competition
Craig James, a political newcomer and sports personality, is trying to get a toehold in an already crowded field competing for Kay Bailey Hutchison's U.S. Senate seat. Full Story
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State Fire Marshal Abruptly Resigns as Major Arson Inquiry Begins
State Fire Marshal Paul Maldonado’s hand-written resignation letter comes as the agency starts an unprecedented review of arson cases following the Texas Forensic Science Commission’s examination of the Cameron Todd Willingham case. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: Heading South...
For our latest nonscientific survey of political and governmental insiders, we waited until the morning after the Iowa caucuses to see what the insiders think Gov. Rick Perry should do after finishing fifth there. Full Story
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