Daily Archives: June 13, 2003

Currency current events

Hey, cool. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is talking about printing some more $2 bills. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing may print 121.6 million new $2 bills in fiscal year 2004, which starts Oct. 1, said BEP spokeswoman … Continue reading Continue reading

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Westar update

Some news on the Westar case, in which four GOP legislators are alleged to have altered legislation in a way that would favor a Kansas utility in return for campaign donations. Rep. Billy Tauzin (R-Louisiana), who has already attacked the … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Alamo Drafthouse

Real nice writeup on the Alamo Drafthouse in today’s Chron. I’ve been extremely jealous of my friends in Austin since I first heard of this place, and I’m just thrilled to pieces to have one here. Good movies, good food, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Defense passes on calling Bradford

Well, shoot. The defense attorney for former HPD Captain Mark Aguirre has rested its case without calling Chief C.O. “BAMF” Bradford as a hostile witness. Closing arguments are today, with jury deliberations expected to start today as well. What a … Continue reading Continue reading

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