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Search results for "Rick Perry" ...
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Perry's Private Deals
An investigation into Texas Governor Rick Perry's political campaign. The investigation uncovered Perry's relationship with his doctor and his back-room pressure to make the stem cell injection practice- which isn't FDA approved- big business in Texas. The Texas Governor also quietly retired and started cashing out his pension and salary concurrently.
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DMN Investigates/Rick Perry
The Dallas Morning News investigated the background of Texas governor,Rick Perry, as he sought re-election for a third term. The reporters showed that the state had given more than $16 million taxpayer dollars to high tech companies with investors or officers who were large campaign donors to Perry.
Tags: corruption; elections; re-election; campaign; campaign contributions
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The Governor's Database
This story revealed that Texas Governor Rick Perry was compiling a massive database on Texas residents. A private contractor had been hired to collect personal information about millions of people. While the stated purpose of the database was homeland security, it was controlled by a political appointee working within the Governor's office, not by a law enforcement agency.
Tags: state government; privacy; public records; FOIA; homeland security
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Texas Lottery Investigation
The Star-Telegram discovered that a quiet resignation from a Texas lottery commissioner was more than just that. A female lottery employee had accused the commissioner of harassing her and this incident was investigated by the state and the Houston Police Department. The Star-Telegram revealed serious flaws in the investigation and is still reporting on the latest developments.
Tags: lottery; sexual harassment; political connections; Linda Cloud; Rick Perry; Texas Lottery Commission.