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Send a Message to President Obama

President Obama is coming Texas to talk about jobs and the economy. Sign this welcome letter and send the president a handy checklist to take back to Washington. http://bit.ly/TheTexasModel

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Governor Perry's Speech to the 2013 NRA Annual Meetings in Houston

Governor Rick Perry addresses the crowd at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum, an event of the 2013 NRA Annual Meetings in Houston, Texas. Perry argues that gun control sells the false premise that it is solving a problem, when all it does is make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to defend themselves.

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Gov. Perry Honors Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and Wife Cynthia McLelland at Public Memorial Service

SUNNYVALE – Gov. Rick Perry today gave remarks at the public memorial service for Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia McLelland.

Note: Gov. Perry frequently deviates from prepared text.

The book of Romans tells us:

“Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us, for the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.”
By any measure we’re capable of understanding we shouldn’t be here today.

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Gov. Rick Perry talks Obamacare in Texas

On radio this morning, Joe Pags spoke with Texas Governor Rick Perry.

Op Ed: Are Perry and UT regents really undermining UT Austin?

May 13, 2013

Houston Chronicle

Red McCombs

I am a UT Austin alumnus and there are few things in life I am more passionate about than my alma mater. Believe me, if I thought there was a systematic effort to hurt the university in any way, I would be a most vocal defender.

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Perry: IRS Actions May Be 'Criminal,' 'Un_American At Best'

May 13, 2013

National Review

Katrina Trinko

Rick Perry has some harsh words for the mainstream media’s coverage of Benghazi and the emerging IRS scandal, saying today that “the mainstream media needs to quit protecting this administration.”

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2013 Best & Worst States for Business

May 6, 2013

CEO Magazine

JP Donlon

In its ninth annual survey of CEO opinion about the best and worst states in which to do business, 736 CEOs—the highest response on record—rendered their verdict. Business leaders were asked to grade states with which they are familiar on a variety of competitive metrics that CEOs themselves regard as critical. These include: 1) taxation and regulation; 2) quality of workforce; and 3) living environment. The tax and regulatory grade includes a measure of how CEOs grade a state’s attitude toward business, a key indicator.

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Rick Perry Welcomes Obama’s Texas Visit: ‘He’s Come to the Right Place’

May 6, 2013

National Review

Eliana Johnson

A spokeswoman for Texas governor Rick Perry, who has bitterly opposed much of the president’s domestic agenda, tells National Review that the governor welcomes the president’s visit. “If President Obama is serious about getting our nation’s economy working again, then he’s come to the right place,” says Perry spokeswoman Lucy Nashed. “Texas’ success didn’t happen by accident – it’s a result of policies put in place under Governor Perry’s leadership with a laser focus on making Texas a beacon of economic freedom.”

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Rick Perry Rolls Out Welcome Mat to CT Gun Manufacturers at NRA Convention

May 6, 2013

Breitbart.com

Dr. Susan Berry

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) met with Mark Malkowski, owner of Stag Arms of New Britain, Connecticut, who was in Houston for the NRA convention. The two met to discuss a possible move to Texas for the firearm manufacturer.

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Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on North Texas Tornado Damage

May 16, 2013

I'm deeply saddened by the deaths caused by yesterday's horrific storms. The State Operations Center has been monitoring this situation since yesterday afternoon and continues to assist locals with any unmet needs they may have.

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Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on the Kermit Gosnell Verdict

May 13, 2013

“This trial and verdict shed light on a detestable and gruesome industry that takes the lives of hundreds of thousands of babies every year in communities across our nation. Those of us who believe in the sanctity of life will continue to fight for the day when abortion is nothing more than a sad footnote in American history.”

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Texas Tops Site Selection's Most Competitive States of 2012

May 6, 2013

Texas has taken the top spot in another of Site Selection Magazine’s annual rankings – this time in the magazine’s ranking of the most competitive states in 2012. Earlier this year, Texas was awarded Site Selection’s 2012 Governor’s Cup for the most new and expanded corporate facilities announced over the year.

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Gov. Perry Highlights Wisdom, Importance of 2nd Amendment

May 3, 2013

Gov. Rick Perry today reaffirmed Texas’ commitment to promoting freedom, personal responsibility and the Constitution, including the rights of law-abiding gun owners. The governor spoke at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Leadership Forum at the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting

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Gov. Perry Welcomes Shield Tactical to Texas

Gov. Rick Perry today highlighted Texas' strong jobs environment, which allows employers from all industries to risk their capital and see a return on their investment. The governor spoke at Shield Tactical, which sells firearm related gear and training services, and credits Gov. Perry's economic development outreach in California with their decision to relocate to the Lone Star State.

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