Your evening reading: Cruz enters fifth hour of marathon speech against Obamacare; top Senate Republicans not coming to Cruz’s aid; judge who oversaw Morton case resigns
David Muto
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: Sept. 24, 2013
The spotlight stayed on Ted Cruz as the fight over defunding Obamacare hit the Senate floor on Monday.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 23, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz clashes with Reid as Obamacare fight heats up; Cornyn won’t block House spending bill; report says illegal immigration may be rising in Texas
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The Brief: Sept. 23, 2013
Despite lacking a clear path forward on his quest to defund Obamacare, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz isn’t backing down.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 20, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz pushing Senate Republicans to block funding bill; Cornyn says he opposes government shutdown over Obamacare; two Texas congressmen leave immigration talks
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The Brief: Sept. 20, 2013
A quixotic effort to dismantle Obamacare has turned into into a crucial test for newly embattled Ted Cruz.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 19, 2013
Your evening reading: DeLay’s conviction overturned; abortion opponents hit Patrick over past investment; Cruz answers criticism from House Republicans
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The Brief: Sept. 19, 2013
A nascent battle pitting Ted Cruz against House Republicans has burst into full view.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 18, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry dismisses criticism of Maryland gun factory tour; Cruz praises Boehner for advancing effort to defund Obamacare; Abbott unlikely to sue over San Antonio ordinance
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The Brief: Sept. 18, 2013
A pre-announcement announcement has fueled speculation that state Sen. Wendy Davis is preparing to run for governor.
