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Friday, November 11, 2011  As Romney readies Iowa ad, Gingrich hopes to exploit campaign problems of Cain, Perry

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Perry says his campaign won't end despite debate blunder

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Perry's economic plan calls for flat tax, popular deductions for family incomes under $500,000

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Tax returns show Texas' Rick Perry supplemented salary with profitable deals

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Republican presidential debate made two things clear: The 2012 contest is focused more than ever on jobs.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Despite calming winds, firefighters have yet to get control of destructive Texas wildfire

Friday, September 02, 2011  Texas Gov. Perry has fundraising muscle in his home state, but can he woo donors nationally?

Monday, August 22, 2011  Texas has highest uninsured rate; Perry would repeal Obama overhaul with no clear alternative

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  'Treasonous' to print money? Days into the presidential race, Perry's not holding his tongue

Monday, August 15, 2011  GOP rising stars Bachmann, Perry compete for nomination on the same issue: jobs

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Republicans go after President Obama, not each other, in first big debate in New Hampshire

Monday, August 17, 2009  Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison announces run for governor, proposes limit of 2, 4-year terms