Daily Archives: February 19, 2004

Craddick records subpoenaed

Posted on February 19, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

And the grand jury investigation of Texans for a Republican Majority moves forward,with Travis County DA Ronnie Earle subpoenaing House Speaker Tom Craddick’s documents from the 2002 Speaker’s race. Basically, the allegation is that Craddick funnelled TRMPAC money to Republican … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Panning the Press

Posted on February 19, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Though I’ve yet to see a mention of it anywhere other than in the Chron, the Houston Press got four letters this week which condemned it for the loss of Tim Fleck. Maybe I oughta try and track him down … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A further split on immigration

Posted on February 19, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve expressed skepticism before about President Bush reaping a political windfall from his recent immigration reform proposal. While it’s possible, if he actually puts some political capital on the line, that he might swing some Hispanic voters his way with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Skilling busted

Posted on February 19, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like the federal prosecutors have given me a birthday present. Jeff Skilling, the ex-CEO credited with cultivating the culture that led to Enron’s burgeoning success and its stunning crash, surrendered to the FBI in Houston early today. Accompanied by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another year in the can

Posted on February 19, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Today is my birthday. I’m exactly the same age as Justine Bateman and exactly one day older than Cindy Crawford. Other people lighting candles today include Prince Andrew and Nicolai Copernicus. On this day in 1985, Cherry Coke was introduced … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in See, I do have a life! | 25 Comments