Daily Archives: June 2, 2006

We’re on a fax to nowhere

Posted on June 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

It’s time for another stupid and inexcusable screwup by everyone’s favorite privatization project. Three months ago, dozens of documents from Texas containing highly confidential financial and health information began arriving over a fax machine at a Seattle warehouse. Shaun Peck, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | 6 Comments

It’s a go for red light cameras

Posted on June 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

From yesterday, the Houston City Council has voted to approve the use of red light cameras at certain intersections. The red-light vote ended more than a year of debate about whether the city should monitor Houston motorists and, if so, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 1 Comment

No wedges

Posted on June 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

From The Red State: Democratic State Representatives Joaquin Castro (HD-125), Trey Martinez Fischer (HD-116), and Jose Menendez (HD-124) of San Antonio will hold a press conference Friday, June 2nd at 10:00 am to call on Governor Rick Perry and the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Hey, Kay Bailey, how about a debate?

Posted on June 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t actually ever expect Kay Bailey Hutchison to deign to agree to a debate with Barbara Radnofsky. She just doesn’t do that sort of thing. That doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy a public call from a voter to engage … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What about Bob (Talton)?

Posted on June 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Muse has a host of interesting tidbits concerning the state of the selection process in CD22. The latest buzz: deal has been reached between three of the four counties involved in selecting Tom DeLay’s replacement on the ballot in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The race for TDP chair enters the home stretch

Posted on June 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I confess, I haven’t been following the race for Texas Democratic Party chair very closely. I don’t really have a strong preference among the three leading contenders. All I really want is for us to emerge from this contest with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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