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The Midday Brief: November 30, 2009
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Politics
The Brief: November 30, 2009
With the Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to put noses back to the grindstone — unless you are state Rep. Dan Gattis, R-Georgetown.
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Economy
Stymied by Stimulus?
The stimulus money increased funding for education last session. But can the state keep it up next session without more federal money?
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Politics
Pleading the Tenth
The final amendment in the Bill of Rights provides state leaders their best avenue around federal policies they don’t agree with. That is, if the Tenth Amendment actually means something.
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Economy
Beyond Textbooks and Tests
Hoping to push a wide array of digital content and teaching tools to public schools, the Texas Education Agency has cut a deal with a division of The New York Times for an electronic curriculum portal and searchable access to the newspaper’s content since 1851.
Posted inState Government
A Change in the Lineup
Democrat Tom Schieffer dropped out of the gubernatorial race after nine months of trying to raise money and nonfinancial support, saying he’ll endorse Houston Mayor Bill White and hopes other gubernatorial candidates will do the same.
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State Government
2010: Gattis Bows Out
Dan Gattis’ announcement that he won’t run for Senate or for reelection to the House next year:
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2010: Test Your Logic, Kids
Doubt about Houston Mayor Bill White’s plans is scarce, but just for grins, undo this political pretzel.
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Economy
Gattis is Out, says Ogden is In
State Rep. Dan Gattis, R-Georgetown, is dropping his bid for state Senate and won’t seek reelection to the Texas House next year, he said Sunday. Gattis said State Sen. Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, will seek reelection after all.
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HuTube: WFAA’s Extended Interview with KBH
Kay Bailey Hutchison launches sharp attacks against Governor Rick Perry in a twenty-minute television interview.
