Daily Archives: August 5, 2004

Let me be your sweetheart dealmaker

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

And another entry in the Gregg Phillips files. A deputy human services commissioner awarded a $1.2 million consulting contract to a company whose lobbyist employed the commissioner’s former business partner as a consultant. Gregg Phillips oversaw the Texas Health and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas Supremes reject Rodriguez

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I suppose one has to give Rep. Ciro Rodriguez credit for persistence in the face of continued rejection. In a move expected by many legal and political observers, the Texas Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal filed by U.S. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“It’s Worth It”

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’m moderately surprised that as of this blogging, none of my fellow Houstonians have commented on this. Throughout its existence Houston has struggled to come up with an effective image campaign. There have been many attempts, but none like the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bazan withdraws lawsuit against Jackson Lee

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Nice catch by Kevin: independent Congressional candidate Tom Bazan has withdrawn his lawsuit that alleged Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee failed to file her candidacy papers on time. A candidate hoping to unseat U.S. Rep Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, in November … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Keyes to the Senate

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

So the Illinois GOP has asked Alan Keyes to run for Senate against Barack Obama. Keyes told a news conference Wednesday night that he would make an announcement by Sunday. “If I do step forward to accept this challenge, I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Don’t let the door hit you on the way out

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Buh-bye, Ron. State Rep. Ron Wilson of Houston, a 27-year legislative veteran unseated in last spring’s Democratic primary, has resigned from the Texas House five months before his final term ends. “It was fun. Now, it’s time to move on,” … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Guilty plea in SI Ferry crash

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The captain of the Staten Island Ferry that crashed into a concrete pier and killed 11 passengers has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting that he was drugged up and completely derelict in his duty. The report mentions but goes into … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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