The Evening Brief: Nov. 16, 2012
Your evening reading: Cruz says Romney "French-kissed" Obama; new Super PAC formed to help Republicans on immigration; Obama administration rejects Perry's request for renewable fuel waiver Full Story
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New U.S.-Mexico Cargo Agreement on Horizon
Mexico's ambassador to the U.S. said Thursday that a new initiative would let certain Mexican cargo trucks bound for America be inspected south of the border and be allowed to circumvent lines at U.S. ports of entry. Full Story
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Guest Column: The Case for Joe Straus
Larson: The conservative House has a conservative speaker, and there's no reason to change leaders. Full Story
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TribLive: A Conversation with Bryan Hughes
Full video of my 11/15 TribLive conversation with state Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, a declared candidate for speaker of the Texas House. Full Story
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Defining "Adequate" in Financing Texas Schools
Since 1984, Texas has faced six lawsuits over public school funding. Over the years, a chorus of conservative voices has posed another fix for the school finance problem: Why not just change the duties under the state Constitution? Full Story
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Medicaid Providers Push Back on Fraud Inquiries
Medical providers are speaking out against the state's Medicaid fraud investigations, saying the investigations are crippling innocent businesses and impacting patient care. Investigators say they only target providers when there's credible evidence. Full Story
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Father Cleared of Murder Charges Asks Why His Daughter is Still in Prison
Megan Winfrey has watched as her father and brother were released from jail because the dog-scent evidence used in the murder case against them was deemed faulty. But she remains in prison, awaiting a ruling on her plea for acquittal. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 16, 2012
With national Republican leaders recuperating and reassessing after last week's election, a humbled John Cornyn has followed suit. Full Story
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