Daily Archives: April 13, 2005

The latest TRMPAC casualty – Beverly Woolley

Posted on April 13, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Rep. Beverly Woolley, come on down! You are our next contestant on The Price (For Getting Favorable Legislation) Is Right! A Houston legislator who chairs the committee that sets bills for House debate once promised a gambling promoter that she … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WWJD?

Posted on April 13, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

This editorial, which takes Roy Moore and the Alabama Christian Coalition to task for their stance that public education is a gift and not a right, is outstanding. Take their stance on whether or not Alabama’s children should have the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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And so the real work begins

Posted on April 13, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Bob McNair is tanned, rested,and ready to knock ’em dead with his proposal to host the 2009 Super Bowl. “We think it’s a very strong proposal,” Texans owner Bob McNair said Tuesday. “We’re going to have to do even more … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Checking in on the DeLay barrage

Posted on April 13, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s start our Tour DeLay today with the top story in the Chron, which is a recap of the Abramoff saga. Not much really new there. Cragg Hines muses about what an actual smoking gun from Abramoff might look like. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Grand Parkway update

Posted on April 13, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Anne brings news of the latest development in the quest to build an extension to the Grand Parkway in Spring, whether the residents there want it or not. Homes in north Harris County could soon be up for sale without … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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