Lege Roundup

Dust settles in Speaker race

"...tired of seeing the legislative process manipulated to benefit special interests at the expense of public schools and other..."

Jan. 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Shame on City Leaders Over Town Lake

"...and our City Council who continue to serve the special interests (those of developers in particular) who want to..."

Jan. 8, 2007 Postmarks

Supports Democrats

"...members who have been pushed to the sidelines while special interests and scandals have proliferated. We can't afford any..."

Oct. 19, 2006 Postmarks

Dissent Is Patriotic

"...independent. Since both parties are owned by lobbyists and special interests, why not vote for Kinky Nov. 7? Without..."

Oct. 17, 2006 Postmarks

The Hightower Report

How Things Work in Texas; and Giants Leeching on SBA

"...public, so they'll never see their "gift." Nonetheless, such special interests as water speculators, horse-track operators, nuclear-waste dumpers, and..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...that reflects the values of mainstream Texas families, not special interests. I encourage all voters in District 21 to..."

July 21, 2006 Column

Time to Vote Lamar Smith Out of Congress

"...that reflects the values of mainstream Texas families, not special interests. I encourage all voters in District 21 to..."

July 18, 2006 Postmarks

Maxey Helps Dems Rebuild

Former state-representative- turned-political-consultant offers his grassroots organizer skills to help Texas Denocratic Party get it together

"...the state Capitol "into an auction barn for the special interests and their corporate cronies."..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...to our families. Sonleitner's financial reports show the same special interests who profit from the freeway tolls fund her..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Column

Holding Sonleitner Accountable for Things Imagined

"...to our families. Sonleitner's financial reports show the same special interests who profit from the freeway tolls fund her..."

Feb. 21, 2006 Postmarks

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...very corrupt system of government ... that allowed the special interests to run rampant in the halls of the..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

State Supreme Court Justice Gammage Enters Governor's Race

Bell and Alvarado make it a three-way contest for now

"...school finance plan that would be good for their special interests – and to hell with everybody else," he..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Political Climate Polarized

"...by party affiliation all at the behest of the special interests that buy the face in Congress. We surround..."

Nov. 10, 2005 Postmarks

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The price of Republican domination and the pleasures of repeated listening

"...morals, traditions, laws, education system, and the traditional family (especially by perverting women's roles and supporting gay rights). Thus,..."

May 20, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Clarke Garners Most Votes, No Guarantees

Place 3

"...is one of public participation, everyone participating, not just special interests."..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...put down those who don't bow down to wealthy special interests or turn the other cheek, why don't you..."

May 6, 2005 Column

'Chronicle' Needs to Print Truth for a Change!

"...put down those who don't bow down to wealthy special interests or turn the other cheek, why don't you..."

May 2, 2005 Postmarks

What Have You Done for Us Lately?

"...another way to collect taxes without calling it that. Special interests and corporations appear to be getting their needs..."

Dec. 28, 2004 Postmarks

Place 1 Field Crowded Not Clear

"...to the election, probably at a slower pace than special interests and consultants would suggest...."

Dec. 17, 2004 Postmarks

Doesn't Like Tolls

"...toll road plans have clearly demonstrated their incompetence, their special interests, and their disregard for the taxpayer. I regret..."

Nov. 16, 2004 Postmarks

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A functioning democracy is a very hard thing to love, and even harder to trust

"...and deliberately crippled by politicians and voters, narrowly focused special interests, and uncontrolled big money...."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column by Louis Black

District 48

Incumbent is too partisan for moderate district, challenger charges

"...from the grassroots level to the top tier of special interests. He holds endorsements from the Austin Police Association..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Operation Was Successful ...

The jury's still out on "tort reform" – but the courthouse door is closed

"...are still practicing, and the only beneficiaries are the special interests who bankrolled the campaign – insurance companies, large..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Column by Michael King

CAMPO Ignores Public Opinion

"...that the toll road plan is a victory for special interests and will destroy the quality of life in..."

July 23, 2004 Postmarks

Thankful for Nader

"...Democrats lies with the Democratic Party and nowhere else, especially not with Ralph Nader. At the very least, I..."

May 27, 2004 Postmarks

Hold Congress Accountable

"...numerous elected officials and expect voters to support their special interests demanding various resignations. Recently it was the president..."

May 10, 2004 Postmarks

Non-Governor Perry

"...school financing is to put aside partisan agendas and special interests, and for legislators to work together with the..."

May 6, 2004 Postmarks

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"...p.s. Anyone who thinks that increased taxes, especially property taxes, have not forced people to sell their..."

April 30, 2004 Column

Don't Hold Your Breath Waiting for Legislative Action

"...given legislators "burnout" from forming intelligent resolutions. Or perhaps special interests are at work again at the Capitol? In..."

April 26, 2004 Postmarks

Dean Done in by Media

"...to take our country back from the corporations and special interests. John Kerry's top donors are corporations, including Time..."

Feb. 19, 2004 Postmarks

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