Monthly Archives: March 2004

One point five billion

Posted on March 2, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The projected shortfall in the city employees’ pension fund is now $1.5 billion, and there’s a mad scramble to come up with ideas to fix the damn thing. Nobody’s committing to anything other than ruling out a property tax hike, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One more week of early voting

Posted on March 1, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting for the March 9 primaries in Texas continues through Friday the 5th, and after that you’ll have to do your civic duty on the appointed day itself. Here’s a few links and resources to help you figure it … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TRMPAC overview

Posted on March 1, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron has an overview of the TAB/TRM investigation so far. No new information for those who have been following this from the get-go, but a pretty good recap for those who’ve tuned in late. You know those “Previously on” … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Paige’s apology

Posted on March 1, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Rod Paige tries to make amends for his recent remarks in which he called the NEA a “terrorist” organization. My eyes kind of glazed over reading this piece, but fortunately Greg made it all the way through, and he aptly … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Mighty big head you’ve got, Mister President

Posted on March 1, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Nothing says “culture” to me quite like giant sculptures of Presidents’ heads. As the sun played across his great stony countenance, George Washington had the look of a man whose teeth hurt. But if he was pained by his primitive … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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