Daily Archives: January 16, 2004

Ashcroft investigation request hits the press

Yesterday I mentioned that a coalition of campaign-finance watchdogs had issued a press release in which they called on Deputy Attorney General James Comey to appoint an outside special counsel to investigate an illegal use of funds by John Ashcroft … Continue reading Continue reading

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Can we talk?

With the Fastows in the bag, Kenny Boy Lay is looking to cover his hiney by getting out in front of the Enron story. “He’ll be talking soon,” attorney Mike Ramsey said during a news conference he called to discuss … Continue reading Continue reading

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Promoting marriage

Hope, whom I had the pleasure of meeting while up in Austin to play bridge, has a critical look at the recent initiative to promote marriage in the US. Not too surprisingly, the idea is one part conservative Lysenkoism and … Continue reading Continue reading

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I’m sure the folks at Fark could lend you a hand

Do you think that maybe this guy kept the photos that came with his wallet until he could get the film on his camera developed? DENTON – A candidate for Denton County sheriff who posted faked pictures of “friends and … Continue reading Continue reading

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Lampson to run in CD 2

Rep. Nick Lampson has made up his mind: he’s running in the 2nd CD. Lampson, who has represented the 9th District since 1997, will run in the new 2nd District, which extends from eastern Harris County to Beaumont. The 9th … Continue reading Continue reading

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