Daily Archives: December 31, 2006

Robinson Warehouse – To the end of the year, but not much more

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Today is December 31, and a piece of the Robinson Warehouse is still standing, but the end is clearly in sight. I’ll be surprised if there’s anything but debris to be picked up and carted off in a week’s time. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The last Speaker’s race story of the year

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The latest news in the Speaker’s race is a letter written by most of Tom Craddick’s committee chairs to the House membership asking for their support in giving Craddick a third term. The letter is here (PDF); four chairs – … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, Utah!

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

It’s already 2007 in some parts of Utah. [A]t least two [Utah] cities will eagerly embrace 2007 a full 24 hours before it actually arrives in order to appeal to Mormons. The premature celebration does not reflect a new emphasis … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Lubbock State School

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s a disturbing story from last week that had slipped past me. Shoddy health care, substantial neglect and harmful treatment techniques have jeopardized the lives of Lubbock State School residents, federal investigators said in a report that criticized nearly every … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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