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Three Dems Aim at Railroad Commission’s Williams
Energy industry has too much sway on regulatory body, critics charge
Amy Smith
Amy Smith has been writing about Austin policy and politics for over 20 years. She joined The Austin Chronicle in 1996.
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County Crumpets & Crumbs
Travis County auditor wins award; ex-Commish makes a comeback
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Foie Gras Fracas
Animal rights activists who recently vandalized Downtown
restaurants that sell duck liver or veal may be
unintentionally screwing up efforts of separate animal
rights campaign focusing on banning foie gras
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Lege News: Keel named chief parliamentarian
Embattled House Speaker Tom Craddick taps Austin criminal defense lawyer and former state representative to serve as his chief parliamentarian, a move suggesting deepening resolve to fight further attempts at his ouster
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Perry Flips on Private Property Rights
Guv vetoes bill offering protections from eminent domain
