The Brief: Nov. 20, 2012
The latest Texas secession talk may be nothing more than political fodder, but at least one of the state's politicians is taking it seriously. 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: Nov. 19, 2012
Your evening reading: women's health providers to appeal directly to federal government for funding; Paul calls secession a "deeply American principle"; F1 subsidy debate continues Full Story
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![Patient Carrie Adner of Austin speaks with Dr. Krissie Yamamoto at the Seton-Circle of Care Women's Services at the Texas A&M Health Science Center.]()
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The Brief: Nov. 19, 2012
Does George P. Bush have his sights set on the Governor's Mansion? Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 16, 2012
Your evening reading: Cruz says Romney "French-kissed" Obama; new Super PAC formed to help Republicans on immigration; Obama administration rejects Perry's request for renewable fuel waiver Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 16, 2012
With national Republican leaders recuperating and reassessing after last week's election, a humbled John Cornyn has followed suit. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 15, 2012
Your evening reading: Perry says state won't implement health insurance exchange; Cornyn says elections exposed GOP "brand problem"; state leaders adopt spending cap Full Story
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![Gov. Rick Perry discussing the Women's Health Program at press conference in Georgetown.]()
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The Brief: Nov. 15, 2012
With speculation about 2014 heating up, the spotlight in Texas has turned squarely to George P. Bush. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 14, 2012
Your evening reading: Jeb Bush asks donors to back son for land commissioner; Cornyn elevated to minority whip; Sessions elected chairman of Rules Committee Full Story
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![John Higgins, chief of staff to state Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt, can be seen on the far left of this photo with U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Higgins pleaded guilty following a Travis County District Attorney Public Integrity Unit investigation into improprieties involving travel reimbursements.]()
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The Brief: Nov. 14, 2012
Despite big losses for Republicans last week, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn today will likely take on his most powerful role in the party yet. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 13, 2012
Your evening reading: Perry, Dewhurst push drug testing for welfare applicants; White House says it will respond to Texas secession petition; Texas demographics and polling Full Story
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