Daily Archives: April 17, 2004

Send a blogger to Washington

Posted on April 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

From the Things I Meant To Mention Earlier This Week But Unaccountably Forgot About department: Greg Greene‘s boss is running for Congress. Check out her record, and if you like what you see, drop her a few dimes to help … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The real last refuge of a scoundrel

Posted on April 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Samuel Johnson once said that patriotism was the last refuge of the scoundrel. Apparently, he lived in a time before partisan politics. Partisan attacks on the Sept. 11 commission escalated Friday when House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Sugar Land, said … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The sweet smell of non-consensus

Posted on April 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Dewhurst and Perry, not on the same page. Signaling deep differences on the threshold of a special session, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Friday the Senate wants to enact a more comprehensive overhaul of education funding — including deeper, immediate … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A little weekend surfing

Posted on April 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

A few good things for you to read this weekend: Matt Stoller says Release the blogs! and I’m inclined to agree. Mark Evanier foresees a day when regular TV viewers will have more choices about when to watch a given … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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