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Meter moves on new Perry promises

On March 14, Gov. Rick Perry revisited his September call to reform the state’s legal system — a campaign-trail war cry we missed when we introduced the Perry-O-Meter to track promises Perry made as the GOP’s gubernatorial nominee. We’ve added four new promises — and moved the meter on them.

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Texans for Rick Perry, Press release: Gov. Perry: We need increased accountability, efficiency in our legal system, Sept. 15, 2010

Office of the Governor, Press release: Gov. Perry: Lawsuit reforms will expedite justice for legitimate claims and help strengthen Texas’ economic climate, March 14, 2011

Office of the Governor, Speech: Gov. Perry: Lawsuit reforms will expedite justice for legitimate claims and help strengthen Texas’ economic climate, March 14, 2011

Meter moves on new Perry promises

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