The Midday Brief: January 13, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
Abby Rapoport
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Abby Rapoport was a reporter at the Tribune in 2009-10. She served as a writing fellow at the Economic Policy Institute, in Washington, D.C. before coming to Austin. She covered the 2009 legislative session for Texas Monthly under the tutelage of Paul Burka, the magazine’s senior executive. Previously, she blogged for Glamour Magazine and interned at Lapham’s Quarterly. A native of Williamsburg, Virginia, she has a degree in history from Grinnell College.
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The Brief: January 13, 2010
Remember those kids who would do extra homework assignments — without turning them in? Apparently Gov. Rick Perry and Education Commissioner Robert Scott might have just such students. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: January 12, 2010
Your afternoon reading Full Story
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The Brief: January 12, 2010
Just because the Republican debates will make for good television, don’t forget the joys of a live show. Today, the State Board of Education is coming to town Full Story
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The Midday Brief: January 11, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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The Brief: January 11, 2010
TV and politics collide this week, but it won't include Tom DeLay's dance moves. Full Story
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But We Were Friends!
In politics, friendship apparently lasts through only one political cycle. Just ask Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Many organizations that previously supported both her and Gov. Rick Perry have put their weight behind Perry's re-election bid instead of her challenge. The Texas Farm Bureau sits as the sole trade group cheerleading for the Hutchison campaign — while Perry counts 50 organizations and associations supporting him. Full Story
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Sibling Squabbles
Four Texas teachers groups offer similar benefits and want the same basic things. So what’s the fuss about? Full Story
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2010: Jack McDonald Drops Bid Against Michael McCaul
Jack McDonald isn't running for Congress after all. Full Story
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The Rich are Different
When political consultants take on wealthy candidates, does that mean they can milk them and their campaigns for all they’re worth? Are they simply trying to help good people get elected? Or both? Full Story
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