Daily Archives: March 9, 2007

In politics, as in the comics, no one is ever truly dead

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Do you miss having Tom DeLay to kick around? Well, if you do, chin up. As reported by John Fund, he’s baaaaaack. Despite his antipathy toward liberals, Mr. DeLay joked that he’s happy to work with them. He told me … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Looks like half a loaf for CHIP

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Previously, we heard the following from Rep. Sylvester Turner: Rep. Sylvester Turner told reporters this morning that the House Appropriations Committee will add money to the budget later today to fully restore cuts to the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Today, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It’s not just the youth facilities

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

In case you think that the TYC scandal is as bad as it’s going to get, think again. Eighteen-year-old Erik Rodriguez was fighting off an assault from another inmate at the state juvenile prison in Corsicana when three other boys … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas Ranger testimony on TYC

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The stuff is really starting to hit the fan in the Texas Youth Commission scandal. A Texas Ranger who investigated allegations of sexual abuse at a Texas Youth Commission school told lawmakers Thursday he saw “kids with fear in their … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Toll road moratorium

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

It’s been a rough session for the Trans Texas Corridor, hasn’t it? I’ve not followed all the ins and outs – Eye on Williamson has been an excellent source, as has Burka – but the general picture is clear, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Perry pushes cancer research fund

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Remember Rick Perry’s grand plan to fund cancer research? It’s now one step closer to reality. With the ambitious goal of finding a cancer cure, lawmakers filed legislation Wednesday that would invest up to $300 million a year to fund … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Demolition moratorium in Old Sixth Ward

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The proposed temporary ban on demolition in the Old Sixth Ward has been implemented. The Houston City Council on Wednesday approved a six-month ban on demolitions of historical buildings in the Old Sixth Ward neighborhood west of downtown. Even though … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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