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More on BAE Systems

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Just a followup on the BAE Systems situation, which I didn’t get around to blogging about last week. I see that in addition to everything else he’s got going on, Mayor White will be trying to save BAE’s contract, along … Continue reading →

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BAE Systems

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I have four things to say about this story, concerning Sealy-based SAE Systems and the $2.6 billion contract with the Defense Department to build Army trucks that it’s on the verge of losing after 17 years. We first heard about … Continue reading →

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BAE loses Army truck deal

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I didn’t comment on the story of the Army rejecting BAE Systems’ appeal to keep the contract to build combat trucks at its Sealy plant, but BOR said most of what I would have; you should also see this comment … Continue reading →

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BAE gets a reprieve from the GAO

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The Government Accountability Office has set aside the Army’s decision to award a $2.6 billion contract to build combat trucks to Oshkosh Systems, giving at least a temporary victory to BAE Systems of Sealy, which currently has that contract. Michael … Continue reading →

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Military spending is government spending

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Charles Kuffner

President Obama recently announced a change in direction for US military strategy in the wake of exiting Iraq, one that will involve some reductions in spending. Much pearl clutching and chin stroking followed. But ongoing tinkering with the nation’s defense … Continue reading →

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The alternate Congressional universe

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Since I brought up redistricting yesterday, here’s an interesting thought experiment for you: What might the state’s Congressional delegation look like today if the 2003 DeLay-orchestrated re-redistricting had never happened? I’ll leave it to you to peruse the maps and … Continue reading →

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Sealy’s uncertain future

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

After BAE Systems officially lost the Army truck deal, the city of Sealy and the surrounding Austin County are pondering what the effect will be. The impending loss or transformation of its largest employer will have a staggering effect on … Continue reading →

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“McCaul Drops The Ball”

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Following up on the reports about BAE Systems and the curious claims by Rep. Mike McCaul that his office had been “in regular contact with BAE Systems” during the bidding process, yet none of that communication was written, the Lone … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of November 30

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone had a happy Thanksgiving weekend. Click on to see what you missed last week amid all the turkey and football.

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Bike trail connections news

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s something nice and simple and good, because we could use that. The White Oak Bayou Greenway and MKT Trail will soon be connected. The city announced Thursday that the two trails will be linked by a 850-foot connection, which … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for June 27

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

“How to Cut Down on Ransomware Attacks Without Banning Bitcoin”. “The Fair Repair act would make it easier for everyone in America to fix their own stuff.” “As Republican legislatures enact new voter suppression laws, Congress should reaffirm the House’s … Continue reading →

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Yeah, we’re still talking about the Austin rideshare referendum

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The tech community was as divided as everyone else. Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory, the downtown technology incubator, has been a critic of the proposed regulations. He said he believes the vote sent signals that Austin is hostile to … Continue reading →

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Interview with Ted Ankrum

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Not a whole lot of Congressional action in Harris County this year, as no Democrat ran in CDs 02, 07, and arguably 22. The one race to watch is in CD10, where Ted Ankrum takes another crack at Rep. Mike … Continue reading →

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