Daily Archives: October 1, 2003

Compromise in the Senate?

Posted on October 1, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Senators Staples and Duncan have announced that they have a map that solves the West Texas issue. Here’s the AP report: AUSTIN – Senate negotiators hammering out a congressional redistricting plan today presented what they called a good solution to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Party hearty with Bacardi

Posted on October 1, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Tom DeLay is coming to the aid of another corporate benefactor with a law designed just for them. The details are in this Roll Call article, which requires an account. Here’s the key bits, with thanks to AJ Garcia for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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We’re #13!

Posted on October 1, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

In traffic congestion. A Houstonian with a 25-minute commute spent 55 hours extra in 2001 — a full work week plus two days — creeping along in traffic instead of sleeping late, earning money or reading the newspaper, according to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Perry’s deadline approaches with no resolution in sight

Posted on October 1, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Today is Governor Perry’s preferred deadline for getting a redistricting map approved by the bicameral committee, but they’re still bogged down in the same West Texas dispute, and now they’ve got a new dispute over how to apportion seats for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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