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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Of course, the way things are going at the Capitol, the primary campaign may not actually get under way..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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It's been two years since 9 / 11, and we're under attack.

"...We're under attack at the state Capitol, where Republicans are pushing a completely unprecedented and unwarranted..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column by Nick Barbaro

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Are Texas doctors doing harm to truth and justice?

"...Sept. 13, is the Texas constitutional election, and today's Capitol rumor is that if Proposition 12 wins, Gov. Rick..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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"...the "poor beleaguered doctors" who are supporting Proposition 12 ["Capitol Chronicle," Aug. 22]. He certainly hasn't read the campaign..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column

Tort Reform Dangerous

"...Michael King's call for the defeat of Proposition 12 ["Capitol Chronicle," Aug. 15] and to present my thoughts on..."

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"...... press releases, speeches on the street corner, TV coverage, paid letter in the newspaper ... anything but playing..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column

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"...asbestos bailout bill currently pending before the Texas Legislature ["Capitol Chronicle," July 25]. My firm has been zealously representing..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

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"...Michael King, in his article "Unalterably Opposed" ("Capitol Chronicle," July 18) quotes El Paso Republican Rep. Pat..."

July 25, 2003 Column

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Republicans' special-session maneuvering shows contempt for Texans and mischaracterizes Texas' political history; the same party asks for the same kind of blind allegiance on foreign policy.

"...in lock step. (The Killer Bees who fled the Capitol in 1979 were not Republicans thwarting the Democrat-controlled body,..."

July 18, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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"...Sixth Street pseudo-Bourbon Street mess, overpriced musical events, the Capitol building, and the University of Texas. But our endless..."

July 11, 2003 Column

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"...Major props to Michael King for his coverage of the ethics and disclosure bill (HB 1606) ["Capitol..."

June 20, 2003 Column

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...health and human services: 330,000 children will lose Medicaid coverage (with remaining coverage radically limited); another 170,000 children will..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

The Sound of Falling Dominoes

The state budget crisis is only one piece of a much larger, distressing government puzzle.

"...and ill-considered budget-slashing going on down at the state Capitol. More precisely, hardly considered at all -- huge numbers..."

May 30, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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Lights On, Still Nobody Home: Entering the final innings, the lege scorecard is filled with zeroes

"...do much either to lower rates or to regulate coverage (see HB 4 above)...."

May 23, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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Headlines

"...retraction of its controversial and widely criticized Barton Springs coverage. See Daily Cops to Springs Sins...."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...a captain. He was stationed in front of the Capitol building during the first major war protest in March...."

April 18, 2003 Column

A Lege Too Far

With Six Weeks to Go, the Legislative Future Looks Dark and Darker

"...visible symbol of the new order down at the Capitol this year is neither the mortician's affability of House..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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"...no fan of insurance companies that raise premiums, reduce coverage, and fail to properly respond to claims. I applaud..."

April 4, 2003 Column

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Austin Stories

"...was followed by a much larger demonstration at the Capitol and then on Congress, lasting into the evening. See..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

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Beyond City Limits

"...beginning at 12:30pm Sunday on the steps of the Capitol. Check www.lgrl.org for more info. -- A.S...."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

"Please, Sir, I Want Some More"

The legislative budget process is leaving buckets of blood on the floor.

"...50% cut to the Children's Health Insurance Program, eliminating coverage for 250,000 children. That was, as it turns out,..."

March 7, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

This week at the circus, er, Lege.

"...Amid the flurry of meetings droning throughout the Capitol Complex last week, the most significant may have been..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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"...No doubt the unemployed Austinites Mr. King described ["Capitol Chronicle," Jan. 10] have seen tough times. However, I'd..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column

News Top 10s

"...was always good for a trenchant quote for Austin's Capitol reporters...."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature

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As the year turns, the auguries of war predict the worst

"...Nov. 12, www.medact.org.) The Medact report, which received extensive coverage abroad, apparently merited only two stories in major U.S...."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Column by Michael King

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"...Michael King's attack ["Capitol Chronicle," Nov. 22] against state Sen. Jane Nelson's legislation..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Column

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Insurance Policy

"...and Farmers. So when Fraser talks insurance reform, the Capitol walls listen...."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Playing Defense

Progressives prepare to circle the wagons at the Lege

"...ago, Gov. Bush only reluctantly agreed to accept C.H.I.P. coverage for kids within 200% of the poverty line) --..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Dancing About Architecture

Things get so bad in the Live Music Capital of the World that they're citing the 'King of Sixth Street,' Gerry Van King, for busking on the street

"...8 to 10pm on the KGSR Sunday Night News. Capitol Records is planning to release a portion of this..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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We want you to know all about authors' activities in and around Austin

"...online-only. And keep a close eye on our continuing coverage of the Texas Book Festival (Nov. 14-17 at the..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

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