Daily Archives: March 24, 2004

Escalation on another DeLay front

Posted on March 24, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Byron points to this WaPo article in which watchdog groups call for a House ethics investigation of another Tom DeLay moneymaking machine, in this case one masquerading as a charitable organization. Democracy 21 contends that the charity, Celebrations for Children … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The trickle down effect, Perry-style

Posted on March 24, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s an example of how that “no tax increase” pledge from the last legislative session works in real life, from Lubbock. Cuts in Medicaid and a state insurance program for children as well as decreases in private employee insurance are … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“Dream Team 2: Senate Boogaloo”

Posted on March 24, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Cara Morris has been beating the drums lately for the Democrats’ enhanced electoral prospects in the Senate. She quotes from this Roll Call article in which DSCC Chair Jon Corzine talks about promoting some of their candidates as a package … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The return of the blocker bill

Posted on March 24, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

If we do in fact have a special session on school finance reform, the blocker bill and its 2/3 majority requirement for bringing a bill to the Senate floor for debate will be in effect, according to Lt. Gov. David … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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DeLay supported TTM

Posted on March 24, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Quelle surprise: Tom DeLay gave PAC money to Texans for True Mobility. Two political action committees controlled by DeLay gave $30,000 to Texans for True Mobility, which spearheaded a high-dollar effort against Metro’s proposal to expand its light rail beyond … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 3 Comments