Daily Archives: July 22, 2007

Nick Lampson In The House

I had a wonderful time last night at a house party for Nick Lampson in Clear Lake. He looks great and is clearly back at full energy, working hard in Congress and meeting with constituents around the district. He’s received … Continue reading Continue reading

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Texas portion of border fence construction to begin next year

Despite earlier reports about construction beginning by September, the Texas portion of the border fence will not get underway until 2008. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, in an interview with the Houston Chronicle this week, said he expects some work … Continue reading Continue reading

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RIP-to-be, Lisa Moore

If you read the comic strip Funky Winkerbean, you were probably already pretty sure of this, but here’s the confirmation anyway: The character of Lisa Moore is going to die of her breast cancer. Despite e-mails from readers asking him … Continue reading Continue reading

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More briefs filed for Speaker ruling from Abbott

You may recall that last month, House Speaker wannabee Rep. Jim Keffer asked AG Greg Abbott for an opinion on the matter of whether or not House Speaker Tom Craddick has absolute power to recognize or not a motion from … Continue reading Continue reading

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