The Midday Brief: Oct. 12, 2011
Your afternoon reading: fading Perry may turn to TV ads; Perkins says Perry has sufficiently addressed Mormonism flap; can money save Perry? Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 101
On this week's TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve and Jim review the most recent debate, discuss the looming lawsuits on school finance and consider proposals for Confederate flag license plates. Full Story
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Trade Deals Could Boost Texas Exports
Congress — including much of the Texas delegation — is poised to approve three trade agreements as soon as today that could boost the state’s exports. Full Story
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John Folks: The TT Interview
The outspoken head of the state's fourth-largest school district— newly crowned as Superintendent of the Year — on school finance lawsuits, the impact of cuts to public education funding and the upcoming transition to end-of-course exams. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 12, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry, the Republican presidential front-runner just a few weeks ago, virtually disappeared at Tuesday night's debate. Full Story
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Higher Ed Coalition Forms Student Group
The Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education, a group of prominent Texans that formed earlier this year in opposition to controversial reform efforts, will today announce a spin-off group focused on students and young alumni. Full Story
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In El Paso, an Epic Clash of Political Titans
The stage is set for an epic political battle between two El Paso political powerhouses: an established incumbent congressman touting his seniority and accomplishments and a young former councilman in the city’s “progressive” camp. Full Story
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Campaign Roundup: The Week's Political News
State campaign news, candidate announcements, retirements and rumors from the past week. Full Story
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Will New Voter Registrar Rules Decrease Turnout?
A new law imposing citizenship restrictions on deputy and volunteer voter registrars has voting rights groups worried that fewer Texans — in particular, fewer minorities — will cast a ballot next year. Full Story
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Front-runner No More, Perry Struggles for Spotlight in Latest Debate
Rick Perry didn’t blow it or commit any serious gaffes, but in his latest debate the Texas governor found himself in a position that seemed unimaginable even a few weeks ago: largely out of the spotlight and struggling for airtime. Full Story
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Liveblog: The Dartmouth Debate
Everyone agrees: there's a lot at stake tonight for Gov. Rick Perry. The Bloomberg/Washington Post debate may be his last chance to reverse his dragging momentum after past performances left the impression he lacked the policy chops to take on President Barack Obama. We're liveblogging the action here. Full Story
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Jackson Lee Pressures Perry on Confederate Plates
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, attempted to turn up the heat Tuesday on Gov. Rick Perry by condemning a controversial proposal to offer Texas license plates with the image of the Confederate flag. Full Story
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Lawmakers React to Mexican Ties to Alleged Terror Plot
Accusations that Iranian citizens allegedly planned a terrorist plot in the U.S. and engaged people they believed were Mexican cartel operatives to help carry out the attack brought swift reactions from Texas lawmakers. Full Story
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In Blow to Perry, Christie Endorses Romney
Just hours before a crucial debate for Gov. Rick Perry, his chief GOP rival picked up a key endorsement from popular New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 11, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Christie to endorse Romney; Perry spokesman says "Northeast Republicans are sticking together"; Cain says he'll go after Romney, not Perry, in debate Full Story
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UT Professor Debunks Climate Change "Myths"
The head of the UT's Energy Institute, Raymond Orbach, is wading into politicized territory with a new paper aiming to debunk eight "myths" about climate change. Full Story
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Audio: Public Higher Ed Confab With a Private-Sector Vibe
At a swanky invitation-only higher education conference put on by a for-profit education technology company, speakers extolled the virtues of incorporating technology into higher education. Full Story
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UT "Stampedes" Ahead With New Supercomputer
UT's newest supercomputer, named Stampede, is expected to support more than 1,000 projects in computational and data-driven science and engineering from across the country, putting Texas on the cutting edge of scientific discovery. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 11, 2011
Do debates matter? Just ask Rick Perry, whose wavering candidacy, by many accounts, may ride on his performance tonight. Full Story
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Will Prime-Time Perry Show Up at Economic Debate Tonight?
Gov. Rick Perry fumbled his way through the last three televised debates, and his campaign has been in a downward spiral ever since. Tonight, in New Hampshire, he gets another chance. Full Story
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