Paul Overshadowed by Gingrich, Romney in Florida Debate
Texas Congressman Ron Paul was largely sidelined in Monday night's NBC debate, which was dominated by Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. But Paul did have some tough words for Gingrich. Full Story
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Perry Won't Refund Security Costs for Presidential Bid
Gov. Rick Perry won't refund taxpayers for the Department of Public Safety security detail that followed him on the presidential campaign trail — no matter how many letters Texas Democrats send him. Full Story
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Judges Make a Rush Request for Redistricting Maps
Federal redistricting judges in San Antonio want to see if they can get agreement on political maps in time for an April 3 primary and said they are "giving serious consideration" to split primaries if no agreement can be reached quickly. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Jan. 23, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Abbott sues Justice Department over voter ID; Dewhurst says he'd only serve two terms in Senate; Florida polls show Gingrich taking the lead Full Story
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Abbott Sues Feds to Get Voter ID Implemented
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has made the next move in the state's face-0ff with the federal government over the state's voter ID law, which the Justice Department is reviewing. Abbott is suing to have the law implemented without further delay. Full Story
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Guest Column: Obama Got It Right on Keystone XL
The pipeline would have been a disaster for our climate, the quality of the air we breathe and critical water resources across our country. Full Story
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Guest Column: Obama Got It Wrong on Keystone XL
Not only would Keystone XL have brought jobs to the United States, it would have bolstered our national security by bringing us almost 1 million barrels each day of secure, North American oil. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 23, 2012
With Rick Perry out, the details behind his undoing are beginning to emerge. Full Story
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Allbaugh at Center of Perry Campaign Drama
The longtime George W. Bush loyalist is being privately blamed for the widely reported civil war between veteran Rick Perry staffers and Washington, D.C., hands brought in to revive the Texas governor's flagging presidential campaign. Full Story
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Texas State Relishes New Status, Focuses on Future
Texas State University President Denise Trauth expects the institution's new emerging research classification to enhance its reputation and help in the recruitment of students and faculty. Full Story
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Perry Looks to Regain Power in Texas Legislature
Gov. Rick Perry must now get back to work in Texas. But after a poor performance on the national stage, what's in store for Perry as he re-engages in state politics? Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story
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Paul Yet to Connect With Mainstream Republicans
Ron Paul is popular, smart and experienced, and he’s done well in the primaries, raised money and made his points. He just can’t get voters outside of his core group to take him seriously. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: About That Homecoming...
In this week's nonscientific survey of political and government insiders, we asked what Gov. Rick Perry's re-entry into state politics will be like, and whether they think he'll remain in office or quit early. Full Story
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