Daily Archives: September 4, 2008

Abramoff sentenced

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Jack Abramoff, the epicenter of Republican scandals from the Tom DeLay era, got his sentence today. Jack Abramoff, the disgraced former lobbyist who orchestrated a wide-ranging scheme to corrupt several members of Congress, was sentenced to four years in prison … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bell files suit to remove Simmons from ballot

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Ever since somebody named Stephanie Simmons filed to run in the SD17 special election at the last minute, people have been trying to figure out who she is, because she hasn’t spoken to the press and initial searches into voter … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with David Mincberg

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The race for Harris County Judge has lived up to its billing as the highest-profile local campaign this year. David Mincberg has been airing ads on TV for a couple of weeks now, while appointed incumbent Ed Emmett has scored … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Palin effect

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Paul Burka reports from the Republican convention. Roger Williams, the former secretary of state who is in charge of the Republican victory effort in Texas, has had a tough year. The lack of enthusiasm of the Republican base for John … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More recycling on the way

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

This is good news. Houston is poised to dramatically expand its recycling programs through a variety of initiatives aimed at ending the city’s reign as the most wasteful major metropolis in the country. The stepped-up effort includes a pilot program … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The coming regional transit authority

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Newfound interest in transit options from places like Fort Bend into Houston, coupled with the lack of authority Metro has in those places, make something like this an eventual certainty in my mind. Although transit needs are regional, the closest … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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