The Evening Brief: Dec. 5, 2012
Your evening reading: Perry talks tort reform, stem cells in New York; Armey says he had "serious concerns" about FreedomWorks leadership; Cornyn to leave Armed Services Committee Full Story
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TribuneFest: A Conversation with Loftin and Sharp
At the Trib's November 29 symposium on higher education at Texas A&M University, I talked about the cost of a college degree, the pursuit of academic excellence and, of course, SEC football with A&M's president, R. Bowen Loftin, and A&M System Chancellor John Sharp. Full Story
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TribCast: Business Incentives and Speaker's Race Twists
Evan, Ross, Reeve and special guest Erica Grieder consider the Texas approach to business incentives and speculate about what state Rep. David Simpson might bring to the speaker's race. Full Story
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Perry Touts Tort Reform, Stem Cells Research at New York Conference
In New York on Wednesday, Gov. Rick Perry bragged about his home state's many strengths, praising two of his signature health care initiatives — tort reform and stem cell research — in an interview with Steve Forbes. Full Story
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Bill Would Require Police to Record Interrogations
Advocates for a bill requiring police to record interrogations argue it could prevent innocent people from confessing to crimes they didn't commit. Some in law enforcement worry the requirement would make it harder to try cases. Full Story
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Texplainer: What Does a Vice Chancellor for Diversity Do?
One year ago, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp moved one of his vice chancellors, Frank Ashley, into a new position unlike any in the state's university systems: vice chancellor for recruitment and diversity. Full Story
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Methane Gas May Go to Waste in Texas
Methane, a byproduct of landfill waste, can be used to generate electricity or power industrial equipment. But in Texas, future methane-capturing landfill projects may be at risk. Full Story
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Interactive: Comparing Medicaid Expansion Scenarios for All States
If Texas lawmakers expand Medicaid, the spending, savings, enrollment growth and reduction in the number of uninsured would be greater in Texas than in most other states. This interactive compares Medicaid expansion scenarios in each state. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 5, 2012
Intrigue over a former Texas politician's high-profile parting with a major Tea Party group continues to build. Full Story
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