Video: Perry Defends Travel Expenses
At a Tuesday press conference, the governor said regardless of whether he decides to run for the GOP presidential nomination, he will continue traveling to promote the state of Texas. Full Story
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Perry Says State Should Pay For His Security
Gov. Rick Perry, in his first question-and-answer session with reporters in weeks, said Texas taxpayers should pick up the expense of his security even if costs shoot up dramatically while he travels around the nation running for president. Full Story
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On the Records: Texas Fundraisers Hard at Work for Obama
According to a list released Friday of more than 240 volunteer fundraisers, the Obama campaign has raised at least $2 million from 14 Texas "bundlers" — people who fundraise on behalf of a candidate. Full Story
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Video: Giuliani Thinks Perry Will Enter GOP Primary
Former New York City Mayor and presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani appeared on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday to discuss the current 2012 GOP presidential field. He said he thinks Texas Gov. Rick Perry will enter the race with "a great record." Full Story
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The Brief: July 18, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry doesn't just covet the presidency. If his most recent statements are any indication, he also thinks it's his calling. Full Story
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Who Pays for Perry to Crisscross the Country?
It is unclear exactly how much taxpayers spend on Gov. Rick Perry's extensive travel costs. Private dollars pay for most of Perry's expenses, but taxpayers pick up the tab for his round-the-clock security detail. Full Story
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Ron Paul ... Not Your Average Texas Candidate
Ron Paul has been a national figure for so long that it’s easy to forget he’s one of ours. You know. Texan. Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
Check our new Perrypedia — a home for stories and data about you-know-who, Ramshaw on health care in the colonias, Root's look back at Rick Perry's years as a Democrat, M. Smith on the pressures facing the TEA, yours truly on David Dewhurst's impact on the U.S. Senate race, E. Smith's panel discussion on the Cameron Todd Willingham case, Hamilton on Perry and higher ed, Murphy on who's paying the pole tax, Grissom on Alto's decision to close its police department, Aguilar on labor and security worries over trucking on the border and Galbraith on what government can't do during a drought: The best of our best content from July 11 to 15, 2011. Full Story
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Perry Spends $1 Million in First Half of 2011
Gov. Rick Perry, who is considering a run for the White House, has spent nearly $1 million in state campaign funds since January, shelling out thousands of dollars for out-of-state travel, hotels and meetings, records released Friday show. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: July 15, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry for president predictions percolate, Ratliff racing to replace a representative, and districts dealing with drought. Full Story
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T-Squared: Perrypedia — All Things Rick Perry, in One Place
Yes, we know Rick Perry isn't a declared candidate for president — yet. But on the theory that it's better to be prepared than not, we've created a one-stop, curated home for data and information on all things Perry. It's called Perrypedia. Full Story
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Video: Who Pays For Perry's Travel?
Gov. Rick Perry is a frequent traveler, and as his national name recognition grows, so does the cost of his travel. How much is all this costing taxpayers? Full Story
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The Ron Paul Rumpus
Party leadership said the "closely held" news was a "shock," but it didn't take long for the line to start forming after U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Surfside, announced that he would not be seeking re-election, opting instead to focus on his bid for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination. Full Story
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Rick Perry: The Democrat Years
Gov. Rick Perry, a no-apologies conservative known for slashing government spending and opposing all tax increases, is about as Republican as you can get. Except when he wasn't. Full Story
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Slideshow: When Rick Perry was a Democrat
It may be hard to believe now, but Gov. Rick Perry got his start in politics as a Democrat, representing Haskell in the Texas House from 1985-1991. It's a period likely to be scrutinized by his Republican opponents should he run for president. Full Story
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Updated: Shooting Victim's Case Sent to Federal Court
Rais Bhuiyan is suing Gov. Rick Perry to stop the state from executing the man who shot him in the head 10 years ago. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: July 14, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry calls those who oppose prayer event "intolerant"; George P. Bush taking group national; is it too late for Perry to run? Full Story
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Amid Long-Running Battle, Plants to Apply For New Permits
More than 100 Texas refinery, chemical and utility plants have told the Environmental Protection Agency they plan to apply for federal air permits, which Gov. Rick Perry has said will cut jobs. Erika Aguilar of KUT News looks at whether the EPA's new requirements have done that. Full Story
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A Battered Texas Education Agency Faces Competing Demands
Even as it is coping with deep reductions to its own budget, the Texas Education Agency faces criticism from school districts and lawmakers, although not necessarily for the same reasons — vivid evidence of the pressure on the TEA. Full Story
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The Brief: July 14, 2011
For Gov. Rick Perry, a lawsuit filed Wednesday over his August prayer event could be a blessing in disguise. Full Story
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