The Brief: Feb. 21, 2013
Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s about-face on a key component of federal health care reform has turned attention toward Texas and Gov. Rick Perry. 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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The Evening Brief: Feb. 20, 2013
Your evening reading: Florida governor, a Perry ally, agrees to Medicaid expansion; Laura Bush asks to be removed from gay marriage ad; Perry trying to lure Colorado ammo maker to Texas Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 20, 2013
An onslaught of media scrutiny doesn't appear to have slowed Ted Cruz, who returned to Texas on Tuesday. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Feb. 19, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz on offense during tour of Texas gun manufacturer; senators condemn state's testing system; Legislature to investigate UT regents' treatment of Powers Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 19, 2013
A dramatic show of support in the Legislature for the president of the University of Texas at Austin has cast the spotlight on discord unfolding within the state's largest university system. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Feb. 18, 2013
Your evening reading: Legislature honors Powers amid UT System controversy; Patrick files bill to expand charter schools; Google brings driverless car to Texas Transportation Forum Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 18, 2013
A leaked White House plan has injected new rancor into the fight over immigration reform. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Feb. 15, 2013
Your evening reading: George P. Bush says he'll announce political intentions before end of session; scrutiny of Cruz continues; Lamar Smith calls meteor a reminder to fund space programs Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 15, 2013
Weeks after Ted Cruz began building a reputation as the U.S. Senate's brashest new member, his colleagues are beginning to sound off. Full Story
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The Calendar
Key meetings and events for the coming week. Full Story
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