Daily Archives: June 20, 2003

The Burnt Orange Report

Posted on June 20, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Update your bookmarks – the Burnt Orange Report has a new home. Byron’s been following the whiplash-inducing twists and turns of Governor Perry’s redistricting session and Comptroller Strayhorn’s remarkable decision to certify the budget after all. Continue reading →

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Charges dropped against Wenzel

Posted on June 20, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

All charges against Sgt. Ken Wenzel, the second former HPD officer indicted on five counts of official oppression stemming from the botched K-Mart raid last august, have been dropped in the wake of former Captain Mark Aguirre’s acquittal. Prosecutor Tommy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Senate slaps FCC

Posted on June 20, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

A Senate committee has voted to revoke many of FCC Chairman Michael Powell’s rules that would have allowed for more media consolidation. Sing Hallelujah! The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee adopted a bill sponsored by Sens. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Checking in

Posted on June 20, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Got a few free minutes and access to a computer, so I thought I’d check in for a second. I swear, every time I go out of town, everything goes to hell in a handbasket. Governor Perry finally quits teasing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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