Daily Archives: October 27, 2005

I got it all right here

Elmo in one hand, a cellphone in the other. What more could a girl want? (Picture taken in Dallas while we were on the run from Rita.) Continue reading

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Complaint filed against Save Texas Marriage

I’ll say this for Save Texas Marriage: They’ve stirred up the pot something fierce. An organization of heterosexuals opposed to amending the Texas constitution to ban gay marriage is accused of using automated phone messages to mislead voters. In tape … Continue reading Continue reading

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DeLay’s defense fund mistake

Oopsie. Rep. Tom DeLay has notified House officials that he failed to disclose all contributions to his legal defense fund as required by congressional rules. The fund is currently paying DeLay’s legal bills in a campaign finance investigation in Texas, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Endorsement watch: Council Districts H and I

After a two-day hiatus, the Chron gets back in the endorsement business, as they recommend incumbents Adrian Garcia and Carol Alvarado for City Council Districts H and I, respectively. Garcia’s a slamdunk, as Alvarado would have been prior to the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Harriet, we hardly knew ye

Harriet Miers has withdrawn her nomination for the Supreme Court. In her letter dated today, Miers said she was concerned that the confirmation process “would create a burden for the White House and our staff that is not in the … Continue reading Continue reading

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A few stories from Father John

Father John has a number of links to stories about the current state of Health and Human Services privatization in Texas and how the influx of Katrina victims has affected their delivery of services. Two items to highlight, the first … Continue reading Continue reading

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Swept

What a bummer. I’ll have more later, but for now, there’s no definition of the word “unsuccessful” that accurately describes this season for the Astros. They have nothing to be ashamed of, and they have every right to be proud … Continue reading Continue reading

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