Daily Archives: December 2, 2005

Laney retiring

Posted on December 2, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Former State House Speaker Pete Laney will not run for reelection next year. Laney, D-Hale Center, held the House’s top job from 1993 to 2003, losing his spot to current Speaker Tom Craddick after Republicans captured a House majority in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Justice Department voted against DeLay redistricting map

Posted on December 2, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Almost two years ago, after the 2003 Texas re-redistricting map had been approved by the Lege and as the Jackson v. Perry lawsuit first made its way into the courts, there were reports that lawyers at the Justice Department wanted … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Duke’s money is still good in Texas

Posted on December 2, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

What do the following people have in common? Kevin Brady Michael Burgess John Carter Louis Gohmert Randy Neugebauer Ted Poe Pete Sessions Yes, I know, they’re all Republican Congressmen from Texas. They’re all also the recipients of campaign contributions from … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Belated Giant Presidential Head photos

Posted on December 2, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Former Houstonian (and soon to be proud daddy) Rob of Get Donkey! seems to have reacquired his blogging groove, and to prove it, he’s finally gotten around to posting his photos from the David Adickes sculpture studio when he and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TPJ petitions for investigation of Ralph Reed

Posted on December 2, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

And another front has been opened in the Jack Abramoff Scandal-Go-Round as Texans for Public Justice has sent a letter to Travis County Attorney David Escamilla requesting that he investigate possible violations of the Texas electoral code by former Christian … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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