Daily Archives: May 9, 2003

Another lawsuit against Tom DeLay

Posted on May 9, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Two more losing candidates from last year’s election have filed suit, alleging that campaign money was used illegally by a Republican special interest group. Paul Clayton of Orange and Mike Head of Athens claim Texans for a Republican Majority violated … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It ain’t Shakespeare

Posted on May 9, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Why didn’t anyone think of this before? LONDON – Give an infinite number of monkeys an infinite number of typewriters, the theory goes, and they will eventually produce the works of Shakespeare. Give six monkeys one computer for a month, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tulia update

Posted on May 9, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

All of the pieces are in place for the 13 people who were convicted in the Tulia drug bust fiasco that are still in prison to be released. A special judge recommended that all convictions be overturned because the state’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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State’s lobbying office declared useless

Posted on May 9, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

You’d think having a President that comes from your own state would mean that your state would never see hard times. You’d be wrong, especially if your state’s lobbyists in DC are nothing more than patronage appointees who don’t feel … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A chart is worth 11,483 words

Posted on May 9, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Mike T has an excellent chart, taken from a study by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-California) on the effect of the proposed tax cut on dividends. If you believe that proper presentation is the key to winning political battles, take note … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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