In a new ad airing in Iowa just eleven days before the first-in-the-nation caucuses, decorated veterans praise Rick Perry and promote his presidential candidacy.
2011
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State Government
Austin on $7,200 a Year
Gov. Rick Perry is taking advantage of a wrinkle in state law that allows a state officeholder to collect a pension while also collecting a paycheck. Considering the likely candidates, how could this figure into the 2014 elections?
Posted inEconomy
Enterprise Fund Lures Businesses, But Job Numbers in Dispute
As Gov. Rick Perry pushes his employment initiatives on the presidential campaign trail, he often touts the jobs created by the Texas Enterprise Fund. But Perry’s opponents say the fund’s contributions to the Texas economy have been far overstated.
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Energy
Texas Electric Grid Faces More Uncertainty in 2012
Will the lights stay on in 2012? Even Texas grid operators, who are coming off a tumultuous year, cannot say for certain. A lot will depend on the weather — namely, whether the state suffers through another piping-hot summer.
Posted inState Government
Perry Headed Back to Austin After First Leg of Iowa Bus Tour
Gov. Rick Perry wrapped up the first leg of his bus tour through Iowa on Thursday, and now he’s heading back to Austin for Christmas.
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State Government
Perry Grants Eight Pardons
As is custom around the Christmas holidays, Gov. Rick Perry announced a list of pardons today. The list is made up primarily of Texans who committed rather petty crimes at a young age.
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Demographics
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Stepping Down
The head of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is stepping down, the Department of Homeland Security announced today. Commissioner Alan Bersin has been in the post since March 2010.
Posted inState Government
The Midday Brief: Dec. 22, 2011
Your afternoon reading: George H.W. Bush calls Romney “best choice”; Paul wooing social conservatives in Iowa; Arpaio investigation draws skeptics
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Energy
Weekend Insider: Texas Energy Shortage, Perry’s Cost to Taxpayers
In this episode of Weekend Insider, reporter Kate Galbraith talks about whether Texas will have enough electricity to make it through another hot summer. And reporter Jay Root tries to track down just how much Gov. Rick Perry’s run for the White House is costing Texas taxpayers.
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