The Midday Brief: Aug. 17, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry dials back rhetoric; poll puts Perry at 18 percent in New Hampshire; report says drought has cost state at least $5 billion Full Story
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Swagger In Check (a Bit), Perry Responds to Obama
A day after the White House and even fellow Republicans admonished Gov. Rick Perry for warning of potentially “treasonous” acts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the governor responded — more politely this time. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 17, 2011
Is Rick Perry's "treason" comment a lesson learned for the governor, or a sign of things to come? Full Story
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Perry and the Stimulus: It's Complicated
Gov. Rick Perry likes to rail against the Obama administration's "failed" federal stimulus program, but he and state lawmakers have more than $17 billion in fed-stim dollars to thank for the last two balanced Texas budgets. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Aug. 16, 2011
Your afternoon reading: New Rasmussen poll gives Perry double-digit lead over Romney; Rove knocks Perry over Bernanke comment; why the Bernanke comment matters in the GOP Full Story
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Hot-Headed Talk Shifts Perry Off Jobs Focus
Gov. Rick Perry's nascent presidential campaign is focused on jobs. But Tuesday, he was answering questions about controversial statements on "treasonous" monetary policy and President Obama's relationship with the U.S. military. Full Story
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Perry Makes Presidential Campaign Official, Files with FEC
Gov. Rick Perry's statement of candidacy and statement of organization for RickPerry.org, Inc., Perry's principal campaign committee, have been posted on the Federal Election Commission's website. Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: Guns Allowed in Vehicles at Work
DAY 16 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: Gun owners in Texas will not have to leave their weapons at home while they are at work anymore. Full Story
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Video: Perry Says to Print More Money "Almost Treasonous"
Gov. Rick Perry made the comment Monday evening at a gathering of Republicans at a house party in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and, afterward, answered reporters' questions. Full Story
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Jon Stewart: Bush++ vs. the Thirteenth Floor
On last night's episiode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart trained his sights on Rick Perry's Bush-like qualities and Ron Paul's inability to get press coverage. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 16, 2011
A buoyant Rick Perry, still just three days into his nascent campaign, tested the boundaries of fiery rhetoric on Monday. Full Story
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Paul's Latest Ad Attacks "Smooth-Talking" Perry
In his latest presidential campaign ad, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Surfside, attacks "smooth-talking politicians" — and the first example he cites is his newest rival for the GOP nomination, Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
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John Sharp: The TT Interview
The just-selected chancellor of the Texas A&M University System on his new job, the controversy surrounding higher ed and, yes, the SEC. Full Story
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Skinner, Awaiting DNA Ruling, Gets New Execution Date
For the fourth time, the state of Texas is scheduled to execute death row inmate Hank Skinner for the 1993 murders of his live-in girlfriend and her two sons, potentially quashing his ability to request DNA testing under a new state law. Full Story
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While Perry Campaigns, Who's in Charge at Home?
Gov. Rick Perry, campaigning in Iowa again today, heads back to New Hampshire and South Carolina later this week. But while Perry's out of state, who's in charge in Texas? Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story
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A&M Regents Pick Sharp, Delegate SEC Question
Former Comptroller John Sharp was named the sole finalist to be the next chancellor of the Texas A&M University System by the Board of Regents this afternoon. He won't officially have the job until after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period. Full Story
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Video: Perry Challenges Obama on Job Creation
At the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Gov. Rick Perry, knee high in haystacks, challenged President Obama on job creation. Full Story
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Slide Show: Perry Stumps Across Iowa
After officially launching his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination on Saturday, Gov. Rick Perry headed to Iowa and dived into retail politics. The Tribune compiled a slide show of images of the governor's Hawkeye state visit. Full Story
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Texplainer: Can Perry Use State Campaign Dollars in His Presidential Run?
Texans for Rick Perry, his state campaign committee, listed $2.1 million in cash on hand at the end of June, according to its most recent filing. But Perry can't touch it for his just-launched presidential campaign. Full Story
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Updated: Perry Running So Military "Respects" President
Gov. Rick Perry caused a stir in Waterloo, Iowa, when he suggested that U.S. military troops do not respect President Obama — and that's one reason he's running. Full Story
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