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Fri., Jan. 28, 2000

Political columnist Molly Ivins and Texas House Speaker Pro Tem Tom Uher will host a fundraiser for the newly formed nonprofit Campaigns for People, which promotes reforms to Texas' campaign system, at Threadgill's South, 301 W. Riverside., today, Thursday, Jan. 27, from 5-7:30pm. Tickets are $15 single, $25 for two. Call 472-1007 for info, or e-mail pam@campaignsforpeople.org.

The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area will host a panel discussion on City of Austin Charter Review Committee recommendations regarding City Council elections, at its general meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at the South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca. Call 451-6710 for more information.

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