Daily Archives: April 21, 2005

A statement from Sylvester Turner

Posted on April 21, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I received the following email from two different people last night: Sylvester Turner St. Representative, District 139 Speaker Pro Tem April 21, 2005 “There has been some confusion surrounding my vote on Representative Talton’s amendment to SB 6. The vote … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Foster care madness

Posted on April 21, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Like so many of my blogging colleagues, I’m disgusted by the action taken by State Rep. Robert Talton (R, Pasadena) to bar gays from being foster parents. I’m at a loss to understand the public policy rationale for this, since … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Contested Republican primary in CD22?

Posted on April 21, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

With all the talk about which Democrats may or may not try to run against Tom DeLay in CD22, seldom is the question asked “What about the Republican primary?” Stina points to this Lawtalkers thread which indicates there are rumblings … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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