Daily Archives: August 27, 2004

The unpublished opinion

Interesting – an unpublished opinion by the Texas Ethics Commission in 1998 suggests that yes, corporate donations to PACs for political purposes are banned by state law. Fred Lewis, executive director of Campaigns for People, said the unpublished opinion shows … Continue reading Continue reading

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Houston Press on Fort Bend Follies

The Houston Press (scroll down to “Benchwarmer”) takes note of the judicial bait and switch in Fort Bend. Nothing new there – “Hairballs” is not and was never intended to be a replacement for Tim Fleck – but at least … Continue reading Continue reading

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Welcome to the minority

According to the state demographer, “non-Hispanic whites” are now officially a minority in the state of Texas. Buried within a new Census Bureau report, “Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States,” was an estimate that 49.5 percent … Continue reading Continue reading

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RIP, MNF?

Could Monday Night Football be in danger? It’s apparently a big money-loser for ABC, but their affiliates love it, and there are plenty of suitors out there if Big Mouse asks for a divorce. Read this LA Times article for … Continue reading Continue reading

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