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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...examines what has become of his city after wars, sanctions, decades of oppression, and now occupation. Tickets are $6.50..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Child Left Untested!

"...of four rankings: exemplary, recognized, acceptable, or unacceptable. No sanctions are directly tied to the rankings. Twenty-three AISD schools..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Charter School Earns an F

The Texas Academy of Excellence fails accounting (and ethics)

"...education should be much more aggressive in immediately invoking sanctions when a charter school does not file its annual..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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The state balks – at least temporarily – at the region's anti-smog strategy

"...forestall nonattainment status – and the full weight of sanctions in the federal Clean Air Act...."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Elephants at Play

GOP State Convention features flags, sanctimony, preaching … and a little politics

"...excesses are more mundane additions, like ex post facto sanctions for "AWOL Legislators" (military acronym untranslated), and the demand..."

June 11, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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Fighting a traditional war in Iraq dooms us to failure; knowledge and understanding are the real weapons of the future

"...The invasion had little to do with UN-imposed sanctions and even less to do with promoting democracy. Listen..."

May 14, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...since 1993, and the county was facing serious state sanctions (including a remedial order that threatened closure of the..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of the charges, McEachern could face a variety of sanctions – from a slap on the wrist to a..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Failure of Intelligence

It won't do just to point fingers at Bush for the lies about Iraq

"...by years of terrible war followed by brutal economic sanctions enforced by a decade of military siege, I noted..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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What would have happened if we had not invaded Afghanistan and Iraq?

"...dismiss this as absurd, pointing to the decade-plus of sanctions. Conspiracy theorists point to Paul O'Neill's recent revelations that..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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"...Medicaid (thus creating a new public health risk) under sanctions imposed in September, and the TWC's rule changes should..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Lege

A week in the Legislature with Tom, Robert, Steve, and Carol

"...The Senate was preoccupied with sorting out the sanctions on the Texas 11 (see "Capitol Chronicle") and its..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The Texas 11 Minus One return, and the gallery goes wild.

"...reported that the GOP caucus had discussed the lingering sanctions against the Dems and he broadly hinted that he..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

For the Senate Democrats, Labor Day was just another day (not) at the office.

"...rule and allowing Republican senators to impose fines and sanctions on the minority Democrats. The suit alleges both actions..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

The second special session ends with a whimper, but the re-redistricting battle rages elsewhere

"...for dropping the two-thirds rule and imposing fines and sanctions on the absent senators. "They're resting their entire argument..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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Beyond City Limits

"...of staff members. The Democrats vowed to defy the sanctions and to file a civil rights lawsuit against the..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Supremes Turn Down Perry and Dewhurst

The Texas Supreme Court rejects Perry and Dewhurst's request for a writ of mandamus against the fugitive Senate Democrats.

"...of mandamus" under which the court would provide (unspecified) sanctions against the 11 Senate Democrats who prevented a quorum..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Owens Shooting

Competing scenarios fly through the community, and APD's staffing and procedures come under scrutiny

"...ongoing; Glasgow could ultimately face a range of departmental sanctions, from a simple written reprimand to termination, in addition..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Domain of Wal-Mart

"...Wal-Mart is the first national corporation to face federal sanctions for violating storm-water regulations in more than one state...."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Small Victory, Bitter Defeats

A small win for the good guys, followed by a huge loss.

"...highlighted by Wohlgemuth's comments on the bill's "full family sanctions" (loss of all benefits) for welfare recipients (that is,..."

May 2, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Rep. Elliott Naishtat's Closing Remarks on House Bill 2292

Rep. Elliott Naishtat speaks against passage of HB 2292.

"...their C.H.I.P. coverage. Another example is that dramatic, draconian sanctions would be imposed on cash assistance recipients, including children,..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

On the Lege

Sen. Bill Ratliff's committee shows what good government looks like as it takes up controversial HB 4.

"...settlement offers -- while corporate defendants face no such sanctions. Much of last week's Senate committee testimony, however, concerned..."

April 25, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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Activist Heading Back to Iraq

"...at all," he said. "All they want is the sanctions lifted."..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Get Your Anti-War On

"...working with that group and the direct effects of sanctions on the daily lives of Iraqi people. She will..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...unhurt, after over 10 years of sporadic bombings and sanctions, is Mr. Hussein. Isn't that the man the U.S...."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Faces of the Enemy

Photographs from Iraq by Alan Pogue

"...for more than a decade. Through both U.N.-imposed economic sanctions and missile attacks authorized only by military superiority, we..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature

Playing Defense

Progressives prepare to circle the wagons at the Lege

"...caps" on total assistance as well as "full family sanctions" -- that is, withdrawing assistance from children whose parents..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Column by Michael King

The Chief Answers His E-Mail

APD Chief Stan Knee e-mails the Chronicle

"...APD currently have a set of written progressive disciplinary sanctions?..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...a variety of remedies to the situation, including trade sanctions and employer subsidies...."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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Our readers talk back.

"...in Iraq on the United States and the trade sanctions imposed by the U.N. The leadership in Iraq causes..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column

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