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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.
Your evening reading: at Supreme Court hearing, conservatives skeptical of Voting Rights Act provision; Jeb Bush tells Texas lawmakers to "go big" on education reform; Perry's chief of staff returning to former job Full Story
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The U.S. Supreme Court today will hear a case with the power to dramatically reshape the future of voting rights in Texas. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Perry welcomes new Democratic group but says Texas will stay red; Cornyn and Cruz vote against Hagel's confirmation; Perry backs changes to state's testing system Full Story
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National Democrats' most concerted push yet to turn Texas blue is now under way. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Perry to address CPAC; U.S. Supreme Court justices condemn Texas prosecutor for racially charged remark; sequester negotiations still stalled Full Story
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The quickly approaching sequester deadline in Washington has brought the potential consequences for Texas into sharp relief. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Cornyn draws Tea Party challenger; Perry heckled over Medicaid during speech in D.C.; hundreds rally at state Capitol for immigration reform Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's push to derail the confirmation of Chuck Hagel may have already fizzled. Full Story
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Key meetings and events for the coming week. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Cornyn and Cruz call on Obama to withdraw Hagel nomination; House passes $4.5 billion Medicaid IOU bill; Perry names three new UT System regents Full Story
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