Daily Archives: January 13, 2004

New CREW

Posted on January 13, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’m glad to see that the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has gotten themselves a webpage, since I criticized them for not having one awhile back. They’re doing a good job monitoring and raising a fuss over … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Who’s afraid of Sandra Day?

Posted on January 13, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I can’t tell if Robert Novak is blowing smoke here or not, but it’s interesting nonetheless. Republican joy over a federal court approving congressional redistricting in Texas was diminished by an opening in the decision that could give U.S. Supreme … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Watch out for flying spam

Posted on January 13, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I seem to have avoided the recent comment spam outbreak that infested a number of folks’ sites, such as Teresa. Just lucky this time, but I will say this: If you’re using Movable Type and you allow comments, but you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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D3 doings

Posted on January 13, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Some rule changes for Division III sports: Eight Division III schools will be allowed to continue giving out scholarships for sports that compete in Division I, though no other Division III schools will be allowed to award athletic scholarships in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news

Posted on January 13, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Rep. Gene Green, whose 29th CD is still a Democratic stronghold even if it no longers includes his house, will buy a house in the new district and file for reelection there. He may also have company in the primary. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Clear Channel attempts to get a clue

Posted on January 13, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Evil megacorporation Clear Channel is trying to convince critics that it’s not hopelessly out of touch with the markets that it “serves”: In a move to tune into what its critics are saying, radio giant Clear Channel Communications on Monday … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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