POLITICS August 8-14, 1997

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Articles and Features

Dial "M" for Money by Amy Smith
A new state law puts the brakes on telemarketers raking in big profits under the cloak of police charity organizations.


TV Terrorist by Lee Nichols
Gabe Caggiano was either Austin television's biggest jerk or one of its most aggressive reporters -- but now, the former KTBC reporter is out of a job.


Sin Buddhism by Kevin Fullerton
Zen Buddhism looks like a religion, walks like a religion, and talks like a religion -- but according to Comptroller John Sharp, it can't be tax-exempt like a religion.



City News

Naked City edited by Amy Smith
Airport planners insist Bergstrom will come in on time and under budget, but they aren't leaving much margin for error; the repeal of 1704 will probably lead to a negotiated compromise; and East Austinites take aim at Balcones.


Council Watch by Kayte VanScoy
The camping ban debate pits the Thunderbird crowd against the three-martini set.


Environs by Robert Bryce
Last month's murder on Barton Creek highlights the need for better staffing and pay for park police.


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