Daily Archives: September 20, 2005

Will Houston evacuate?

Posted on September 20, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Up to a million people might need to evacuate from the city of Houston, says Mayor White. For point of reference, that’s about half the population of Houston. “I’d like to ask all Houstonians to begin thinking about their own … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Galveston evacuation

Posted on September 20, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The voluntary evacuation of Galveston, which was announced yesterday, is in full swing. Galveston may no longer be the most likely target for Hurricane Rita, but the island remains well within the danger zone and the city has begun a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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David Safavian

Posted on September 20, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Another day, another scandal. David Safavian, who was chief of procurement policy in the Bush administration’s Office of Management and Budget until late last week, was arrested Monday on charges of making false statements and obstructing a federal investigation. Safavian … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rita Watch: How’s that high pressure system holding up?

Posted on September 20, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The forecast for where soon-to-be-Hurricane Rita will hit the Gulf Coast has – for now – shifted westward. Keep packing that suitcase and hold off on a sigh of relief, but the National Hurricane Center’s latest official forecast names the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A chat with John Courage

Posted on September 20, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Had a little conference call with John Courage last night. He is, as you know, in the running for the first DFA endorsement, which if the Richard Morrison experience is any guide could mean upwards of $50,000 in campaign contributions … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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