Daily Archives: July 17, 2004

Good poll news coming?

Posted on July 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

A blog called Preemptive Karma claims to be getting “good vibes” for Chet Edwards and Martin Frost regarding poll numbers to be released early next week. I can’t vouch for any of this information, but I’ll be watching for any … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Gregg Phillips resigns

Posted on July 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Good riddance, if you ask me. Deputy Commissioner of Health and Human Services Gregg Phillips, a lightning rod for critics of the state’s massive social services overhaul, said Friday he is resigning. “I didn’t anticipate this effort on my part … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tulia settlement checks disbursed

Posted on July 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Almost all of the Tulia defendents received a share of the settlement yesterday in their lawsuit against the counties involved in the drug sting that unjustly sent them to prison. They also received some financial planning help, and an excellent … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Lawsuit challenges Jackson Lee

Posted on July 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Some yahoo is claiming that Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee missed the deadline to file for the Democratic primary in January and is thus ineligible to be on the ballot in November. In a lawsuit filed this week, Houston businessman Tom … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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June traffic report

Posted on July 17, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Just shy of 50,000 visits in June, making it a bit slower than May but still second-best all time. Nothing like a couple of links from Kevin Drum to send the hit counter spinning, that’s for sure. July is shaping … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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