Daily Archives: July 20, 2006

RichmondRail.org makes its case today

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’m a little late in getting to this, but this is what petitions are for. From my inbox: Richmond residents WANT RAIL on Richmond! RichmondRail.org demands equal airtime for Richmond rail supporters: Get the full story at METRO board meeting … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 7 Comments

“One of Largest Fines in FEC History”

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

CREW strikes again. Last night, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) released a conciliation agreement reached with Americans for a Republican Majority political action committee (ARMPAC) stemming from a complaint Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed against the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Abbott files amicus brief for DeLay

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

All things considered, I suppose this isn’t too surprising. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott plans to ask the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a federal judge’s ruling that Republicans cannot replace former U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay on the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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ProtectHouston.com

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Via Marc Campos, a response from Council Member Carol Alvarado to this dumb idea. In response to those that wish to make our Houston Police Department an I.C.E. arm (Homeland Security’s Immigration Customs Enforcement), Houston City Council Member Carol Alvarado … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One last chance to vote in PAC for Change

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Tomorrow at midnight PDT is the deadline to vote in the Barbara Boxer PAC for Change competition. If you haven’t registered and cast a ballot for Barbara Radnofsky yet, you’ve got two days to do it. Every dollar coming into … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Not straying, campaigning

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The headline for this article is more than a bit misleading. Texas Democrats put on a show of party unity at their state convention last month, but at least two of their statewide nominees have been cozying up to independent … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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