Daily Archives: May 23, 2008

Figuring out Bobby Jindal

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Tiffany Tyler

Like Ezra, I’m curious about the governor to the east, Bobby Jindal. Republicans have been excited about him and he’s allegedly on McCain’s short list for VP. But I can’t really figure out why, besides being young and ethnic, he’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Don’t talk about tuition!

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

This is the least surprising news item of the week. Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday urged university regents to consider several potentially controversial changes in policy, including merit bonuses for some teachers and state grants of scholarships, or “vouchers,” directly … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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And on the Seventieth Day …

Posted on May 23, 2008 by admin

Guest-blogger: Greg Wythe Your intrepid blogger, Charles Kuffner, is literally adrift at sea this weekend. In his absence (of the physical sort), he’s turned the keys over to others like myself (which may well represent an absence of good judgment). … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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