Daily Archives: June 30, 2004

Perry hedges on special session

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I guess they aren’t making all that much progress after all. With state leaders still unable to agree on a new way to pay for the public schools, Gov. Rick Perry is dimming the prospects for another special session on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Howard Stern coming to Houston airwaves

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Well, well – I may have a new morning radio alternative. NEW YORK — Howard Stern announced today that his syndicated morning show would appear in nine new markets, including four where his show was axed by the nation’s largest … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Joel Steinberg goes free

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Joel Steinberg, the man responsible for the awful, brutal death of his illegally adopted daughter Lisa Steinberg in 1987, will get out of jail today. I’m getting sick just thinking about it. (Please note: if you don’t have a strong … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Sudan

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

This is a petition urging President Bush to take action against the ongoing genocide in the Sudan. I’ve signed it and I urge you to sign it as well. That said, it’s somewhat hard to imagine what exactly the United … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Abramoff scandal reaches Ralph Reed

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

According to The Nation, the burgeoning scandal/investigation into the activities of DeLay cohorts Jack Abramoff and Mike Scanlon is about to reach out and touch former Christian Coalition director Ralph Reed. In early 2002 the Coushatta tribe of Louisiana was … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Big Time booed at Yankee game

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Say what you will about Yankee fans, they’re not afraid to express an opinion. [Vice President Dick] Cheney, who visited both clubhouses after batting practice, watched part of the game from the box of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and part … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Jake Gilbreath wrapup

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Thanks as always to everyone who helped spread the word about Jake Gilbreath, a name I’m sure you’ll be hearing many times in the future. Be sure to check out this report on Jake that Byron filed later in the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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