Daily Archives: April 20, 2004

Congressional roundup

Posted on April 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Another long newsie roundup. Hey, at least I’m sparing you the agony of long page-load times, right? Continue reading →

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Nader tries to get on the ballot

Posted on April 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Ralph Nader isn’t on any state’s ballot yet, but he’s still trying. Texas has the earliest deadline and some of the toughest requirements to secure a place on the ballot. Nader supporters have until May 4 to collect 64,000 signatures. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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And so it begins

Posted on April 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

This is a really long post rounding up news stories about the just-begun special session. I didn’t feel like taking up all of the front page, so click on the More link to wade through it all. Continue reading →

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Lobbying fees investigated

Posted on April 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I know, that’s not exactly the kind of headline to make you swoon with anticipation, but in this case we are talking about a couple of DeLay cronies and the millions of dollars they’ve apparently bilked from various Indian tribes. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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On steroids and asterisks

Posted on April 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The Bleacher Guy takes ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith to task for what he believes is a disingenuous defense of Barry Bonds and his achievements against critics who assail him for alleged steroid use. Says Smith: It’s curious considering … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Craddick: “The check’s in the mail”

Posted on April 20, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

House Speaker Tom Craddick’s lawyer says he wasn’t a bagman for TRMPAC, though someone in his office may have been. A lawyer for Speaker Tom Craddick said Monday that his client never personally delivered campaign checks to GOP House candidates … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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