Daily Archives: December 16, 2005

Barton suffers heart attack

Rep. Joe Barton has been hospitalized after an apparent heart attack. “The congressman is currently negotiating his release date with the doctor,” said spokeswoman Karen Modlin. She expects Barton will be able to go home within a few days, and … Continue reading Continue reading

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The dominoes, they keep falling

Another plea deal in L’Affaire Abramoff. Adam Kidan’s plea bargain is likely to require that he cooperate in the case against Abramoff involving the SunCruz Casinos deal and perhaps even testify against his old partner. Kidan pleaded guilty to conspiracy … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Earthquakes are coming

It’s official: the San Jose Earthquakes of MLS are coming to Houston. Major League Soccer announced Thursday that the Anschutz Entertainment Group will relocate its Earthquakes franchise from San Jose, Calif., to Houston, less than four months before the start … Continue reading Continue reading

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Nomination time for the 2005 Koufax Awards

It’s December, and that means it’s time to make your nominations for the annual Koufax Awards, which the fine folks at Wampum do every year to recognize the best and the brightest in the progressive blogging community. They’ve expanded the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Eye on the Texas Tax Reform Commission

You remember the Texas Tax Reform Commission, right? They’ve been going around the state holding meetings to get public input on how we should do taxes in this state. Eye on Williamson has been following their progress. Haven’t seen much … Continue reading Continue reading

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