The Brief: Sept. 11, 2013
The quickly shifting debate over Syria has exposed a rift between U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. 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.
Past Contributions
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![U.S. Sens. Rand Paul and Ted Cruz speaking at the 2013 Young Americans for Liberty National Convention at George Mason University in Arlington, Va.]()
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 10, 2013
Your evening reading: Hecht to replace Jefferson as chief justice of Texas Supreme Court; Cornyn faces pressure over Syria; Stockman says he'll vote for military action if Obama returns Nobel prize Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 10, 2013
Opposition in Texas to an attack on Syria continued to calcify on Monday as the debate in Washington took a surprise turn. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 9, 2013
Your evening reading: Texas denied No Child Left Behind waiver on testing; Wayne Christian joins Railroad Commission race; Branch touts endorsements from Cruz advisers Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 9, 2013
Among Texans in Congress, opposition to military action in Syria may be hardening. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 6, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott won't say whether state will sue over San Antonio ordinance; 2014 primaries to use maps approved this summer; Abbott asked for ruling on same-sex veteran benefits Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 6, 2013
The end of a contentious fight over gay rights in San Antonio has put Mayor Julián Castro's political fortunes back in the spotlight. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 5, 2013
Your evening reading: San Antonio approves nondiscrimination ordinance; Cruz talks Obamacare, Syria in visit to El Paso; Davis' father dies Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 5, 2013
The gay rights debate engulfing San Antonio may soon hit a crescendo. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 4, 2013
Your evening reading: U.S. not "al-Qaida's air force," Cruz says; GOP congressman slams Cruz over remarks; split decisions on veteran partner benefits put Texas in spotlight Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaking at the 2013 Young Americans for Liberty National Convention at George Mason University in Arlington, Va., on July 31, 2013.]()
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