Your evening reading: Cornyn presses Holder for information on internet activist’s death; Dallas mayor backs Obama on gun control; Texas unemployment rate falls
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: Jan. 18, 2013
Hoping to avert another debt ceiling showdown, President Obama has found a little common ground with U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 17, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz says gun control efforts will backfire on Obama; at least 20 gun-related bills filed so far in Legislature; Democrats question women’s health provider list
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The Brief: Jan. 17, 2013
Sweeping new gun-control efforts this week have provoked a fierce reaction — and even an ad campaign — in Texas.
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 16, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott launches gun rights ad campaign aimed at New Yorkers; Obama’s gun plan draws fierce reaction in Texas; Senate proposals to curb Medicaid costs unveiled
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The Brief: Jan. 16, 2013
New fundraising numbers have sparked another round of speculation about the state’s 2014 political battles.
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Politics
The Evening Brief: Jan. 15, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott posts 3-to-1 cash advantage over Perry; state lawmakers file bill to broaden financial disclosure; House Republican Caucus picks leader
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The Brief: Jan. 15, 2013
If money’s a show of strength, George P. Bush — who’s angling for statewide office — just came out swinging.
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 14, 2013
Your evening reading: White House responds to Texas secession petition; rule changes deal blow to House Democrats; George H.W. Bush released from Houston hospital
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State Government
The Brief: Jan. 14, 2013
Vanquished in his fight to unseat House Speaker Joe Straus, state Rep. David Simpson isn’t backing down.
