Daily Archives: September 23, 2004

TXU backs down

Posted on September 23, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like TXU has backed off its ill-conceived plan to base rates on credit scores after State Rep. Rene Olveira (D-Brownsville) threatened legal action. Sarah has the details. Continue reading →

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In case you’re wondering if the fame will go to my head

Posted on September 23, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I got the following email this afternoon, which reads in total: You stupid liberal! Put the koolaid down! How can I resist such advice? And yes, it was spaced like that in my email. It also came with this excellent … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Hubener and Allen

Posted on September 23, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s an update on the race for SD106, featuring Katy Hubener and the multi-tasking wizardry of incumbent Ray Allen. (Have I mentioned that this is the kind of coverage of local races that I want to see more of in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ivan 2: The wrath of Khan

Posted on September 23, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Criminy. Don’t storms know when they’re over any more? I’ll echo what Christine said: After Tropical Storm Allison, no one around here is saying “well, at least it’s not a hurricane”. Stay dry down in Seabrook, Jack! Continue reading →

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Craddick’s turn

Posted on September 23, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The grand jury work in Austin isn’t over yet. Another grand jury will be impaneled starting next week, and this time their focus will be House Speaker Tom Craddick and the Texas Association of Business. Let’s go to the videotape: … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More from the tort “reform” files

Posted on September 23, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

With President Bush’s continued rhetorical assault on the civil court system, the LA Times takes a look at how Texas went from being a consumer-friendly state to one where there’s very little recourse for those who have been ripped off … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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