Daily Archives: November 18, 2010

Are you ready for some redistricting?

If you have some free time this Saturday, Greg tells you that there will be a redistricting committee hearing here in Houston: Saturday, November 20, 2010 10:00 am University of Houston Athletic/Alumni Center O’Quinn Great Hall 3100 Cullen Boulevard Houston, … Continue reading

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DeLay trial: The prosecution rests

The prosecution has rested its case in the money laundering trial of Tom DeLay. Visiting Judge Pat Priest today denied former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s motions for a directed verdict of innocent in the political money laundering trial against … Continue reading

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Who cares about the will of the voters?

Prop 1 opponents don’t. Opponents of Proposition 1 are planning to lobby the state legislature to strike down the controversial drainage fee, even after voters narrowly approved it earlier this month. Don Hooper, who organized a political action committee blasting … Continue reading

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More pushback from the medical community on Medicaid

Doctors and medical associations had a big effect on public opinion during the fight over the Affordable Care Act. We’ll see whether that is true during the fight over Medicaid. “Unless our state leaders can come up with a financing … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of November 15

The Texas Progressive Alliance is beginning to feel the holiday spirit as it brings you this weeks’ blog roundup. Off the Kuff discusses the issue of Latino turnout in the wake of last Tuesday’s elections. This week on Left of … Continue reading

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