Daily Archives: November 19, 2008

More on the Cheney indictment

Here’s some more news on the indictments handed down by a South Texas grand jury against Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzalez, State Sen. Eddie Lucio, and others. Willacy County District Attorney Juan Angel Guerra himself had been under indictment for more … Continue reading Continue reading

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Precinct analysis: CD07

The race for Congressional District 7 was one of the top campaigns in Harris County this cycle. It attracted a lot of local and national interest, various polls showed it to be competitive, and there was a boatload of money … Continue reading Continue reading

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Metro asks for help with its loans

I suppose this was to be expected. The Metropolitan Transit Authority joined 10 other transit agencies across the nation Tuesday as they urged Congress for help with financing deals imperiled by the credit crisis. The move is the latest attempt … Continue reading Continue reading

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Let scientists be scientists

That’s not too much to ask, is it? it would make them very happy, and would be good for everyone who benefits from the sound application of scientific principles. Which is to say, all of us. The verdict from Texas … Continue reading Continue reading

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Yet another Speaker candidate

Carrolton Republican Rep. Burt Solomons gets in the Speaker sweepstakes. “I did file this morning. I believe it’s time for a change,” he said. “We are in a position now, as Republicans and for the entire body, to have a … Continue reading Continue reading

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