The Brief: Oct. 1, 2013
The government shutdown has arrived, but a major provision of Obamacare is moving forward. Full Story
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David Muto
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David Muto was the editor of TribTalk, The Texas Tribune's opinion page. He is also the Tribune's copy editor. A Richardson native, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned degrees in journalism and Spanish.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 30, 2013
Your evening reading: Texas congressional delegation preparing for government shutdown; state granted No Child Left Behind waiver; Democrats slam Perry over Obamacare "navigator" rules Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 30, 2013
Nine programming tracks, 150 speakers and 45 events — oh, and a looming government shutdown — made for a weekend of high political drama in Texas. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 27, 2013
Your evening reading: as Senate passes budget bill, poll shows Cruz leading 2016 GOP field; Medina open to gubernatorial bid; suit filed over Texas abortion law Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 27, 2013
The same day state Sen. Wendy Davis made her gubernatorial bid all but official, another 2014 race showed new signs of life. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 26, 2013
Your evening reading: Davis releases details of campaign announcement amid new speculation; Perry appoints appeals court justice to Texas Supreme Court; senator accuses Cruz of delaying vote to create a "show" Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 26, 2013
Ted Cruz's talkathon may have irked GOP leaders in Washington, but Republicans back home are calling it a game changer. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 25, 2013
Your evening reading: Senate votes to take up government funding bill; McCain hits Cruz over Nazi comment in speech; Abbott threatens suit over U.N. arms treaty Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 25, 2013
For the second time this year, a talkathon has elevated a Texas politician to new heights of national renown. Full Story
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Event: Water — Now What?
The Tribune and In the Flow are pleased to present two conversations, in Houston and Fort Worth, about the 2013 ballot initiative on state spending for water infrastructure. Full Story
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