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• Friday, February 17, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry Touts Public-Private Aerospace Collaboration to save Texas Talent
  Gov. Rick Perry today praised the creation of a public-private partnership that will harness the Texas based talent, creativity and resources at Houston's NASA Johnson Space Center into innovative technologies with groundbreaking implications for our daily lives. This partnership will play an integral role in keeping some of our nation's brightest minds in Texas, and preserving jobs that might otherwise be lost as a result of the ending of the constellation program. Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade announced the initiative at the Texas Governor's Small Business Forum: Aerospace Collaboration Opportunities event held at the JSC.
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• Thursday, February 16, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Governor’s Commission for Women Seeking Nominations for Texas Women’s Hall of Fame
  The Texas Governor's Commission for Women is seeking nominations of outstanding women for the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, which celebrates accomplishments of Texas women who have made significant contributions in areas such as business, education, philanthropy, military and public service.
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• Friday, February 10, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Texas Ranked Top Exporting State for 10th Consecutive Year
  Texas has been ranked the top exporting state in 2011 for the 10th year in a row, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, a sign of Texas’ continued role as a leader in the global marketplace.
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• Friday, February 10, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Noteworthy
  On Set in Texas at Austin Studios
  Texas has been the backdrop of countless films and productions over the past century, amassing an impressive list of critically acclaimed movies and programs including: "Giant," "Dallas" (and the show's reboot, premiering in June), "Terms of Endearment," "Spy Kids" and "Temple Grandin," just to name a few. It's no secret to Texans that the Lone Star State is home to some of the most talented actors, seasoned crews and beautiful locations, and with the help of programs like the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program, more and more production companies are taking notice as well, including the folks behind "The Lying Game".
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• Friday, February 03, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on U.S. Senate Passing Congressional Insider Trading Ban
  As one of the first to call for the criminalization of insider trading among members of Congress, I am pleased by the U.S. Senate’s action to ban this unethical practice. The preliminary passage of a congressional insider trading ban is an important victory in the battle to reform business as usual in Washington, and I hope the House will quickly follow suit.
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• Wednesday, February 01, 2012 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Geise Named Governor’s Mansion Administrator
  Liz Geise has been named administrator of the Texas Governor's Mansion, where she will be responsible for the operation, use and maintenance of the Governor's Mansion and surrounding grounds. The mansion administrator works closely with the governor and first lady, and also coordinates with the State Preservation Board, Texas Historical Commission and Friends of the Texas Governor's Mansion to preserve the property. The mansion has served as the official residence for Texas governors and their families since 1856, is the fourth oldest continuously occupied governor's residence in the U.S., and the oldest governor's mansion west of the Mississippi River.
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