Daily Archives: May 30, 2010

Weekend link dump for May 30

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Happy Memorial Day! Rest in peace, Navy Lt. John Finn. Now that it’s over sniff, here’s what we all can learn from “Lost”. Sometimes, the reason a rule is unwritten is because it doesn’t exist. The Liberty High School (Seattle) … Continue reading →

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Why should anyone trust the TCEQ?

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Rick Perry wants the EPA to back off. I know, I’m as shocked as you are. Gov. Rick Perry, citing improvements in Texas air quality, asked President Barack Obama on Friday to get regional Environmental Protection Agency administrators to back … Continue reading →

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Federal funds for transit shortfalls proposed

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

This is a good idea. Transit agencies forced to raise fares or cut service to close budget gaps would be eligible for $2 billion in emergency operating funds under legislation unveiled today by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) … Continue reading →

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Meet the statewides: Uribe and Gilbert

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Continuing with the TDP’s “Meet the Statewides” production, here we have intro videos for two more candidates. First up is my favorite candidate for this cycle, Land Commissioner hopeful Hector Uribe. Next up is the Democratic candidate for Texas Agriculture … Continue reading →

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