Wrapping up a swing through Iowa, former Gov. Rick Perry cited the Garland shooting to defend federal surveillance programs, and told a national security forum that enhanced interrogation is okay, though rectal feeding may be over the line.
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The Brief: May 20, 2015
House and Senate negotiators are down to one final challenge: working out the timing on their complicated tax cut dance.
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In Iowa, Perry Seeks Footing on Trade Deal
Former Gov. Rick Perry is making it clear he supports free trade in theory, but isn’t wild about having the Obama administration negotiating the massive Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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As Straw Poll Hangs in the Balance, Cruz and Perry Noncommittal
The two White House hopefuls from Texas are keeping their options when it comes to the Iowa Straw Poll. Iowa Republican leaders are scrambling to keep the event alive.
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The Brief: May 19, 2015
Lawmakers are quick to say that the incident that left nine biker gang members dead wasn’t relevant to the discussion of open carry despite some committee witnesses who attempted to draw a connection.
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Perry: I Would Not Have Ordered Invasion of Iraq
Former Gov. Rick Perry on Monday said he would not have invaded Iraq knowing what he knows now. It’s a question that has animated the GOP’s 2016 presidential field in recent days.
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The Brief: May 18, 2015
With two weeks left in the legislative session, here are a couple of takes on the state of play on taxes and the budget, the only piece of legislation that must be passed.
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In Swing Through Iowa, Perry Looks to Stand Out
Former Gov. Rick Perry embarked on a five-day swing through Iowa on Saturday, emphatically looking to distinguish himself from a crowded field of 2016 hopefuls.
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The Rise or Fall of Rick Perry, 2016 Edition
With former Gov. Rick Perry set to announce June 4 whether he plans to run for president again, we tell you why he stands a chance, and why he doesn’t.
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Perry Set to Announce Presidential Bid June 4
Former Gov. Rick Perry has scheduled a “special announcement” for June 4 in Dallas. He is expected to announce he is running for president in 2016.
