Daily Archives: January 14, 2003

What about the tax cuts?

Posted on January 14, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

With all of the blame for the state budget shortfall being assigned to that bad ol’ 2001 Legislature, I started wondering what effect the vaunted Bush tax cuts of 1997 and 1999 may have had on the state’s revenue stream. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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New leader, new troubles

Posted on January 14, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Harris County Democrats selected Gerry Birnberg as their interim party chair to fill out Sue Schecter’s unexpired term. Birnberg will have to run for reelection in the 2004 primary. He promised to raise enough money to hire a full-time executive … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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New AG says Enron should liquidate

Posted on January 14, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

New Attorney General Greg Abbott has some harsh words for Enron’s bankruptcy attorneys: Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott blasted Enron’s bankruptcy attorneys Monday, saying they are “lining their pockets” with fees at the expense of taxpayers, former employees and investors. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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