Daily Archives: January 31, 2006

Sixty-five percent of nothing is still nothing

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Eye on Williamson beat me to the analysis of this article on the pointless sixty–five percent rule, but there are a couple of things I’d like to add. Standard & Poor’s analyzed data in Texas and eight other states considering … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, Coretta Scott King

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Coretta Scott King, widow of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr, has died at the age of 78. “We appreciate the prayers and condolences from people across the country,” the King family said in a statement. The family said she … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Eat ’em up, Republicans

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Nothing like a hearty diet of eating your own, as the Quorum Report describes. For months now, rumors have swirled around the capital that operatives of Dr. James Leininger were recruiting primary opponents for House voucher opponents, specifically Carter Casteel, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Koufax awards for 2005

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve been remiss in noting that the nominations for the 2005 Koufax Awards are rolling out over at Wampum. This year, they’re starting with the comments closed, to give everyone time to check out as many of the nominees as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Raising taxes on college students

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Rep. Chet Edwards has some bad news for college students and their parents: A massive cut in student financial aid is buried in a reconciliation bill that could be voted on in the House as soon as Wednesday. Take a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How not to settle the Bagwell situation

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I have to agree with Tom – this column by Richard Justice about how Drayton McLane and Jeff Bagwell should settle their differences is just plain ignorant. I mean, among other things, a little thing called the Collective Bargaining Agreement … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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