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A Fish Rots from the Head in Texasnew

With Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Tom Craddick in charge, the state's legislative session was a stinker.
The Texas Observer  |  Jake Bernstein  |  06-20-2007  |  Politics

Why the Bell Not?new

Can Chris Bell turn his serious mien into a campaign plus?
The Texas Observer  |  Jake Bernstein  |  11-07-2006  |  Politics

Houston Mayor Reflects on First Year in Officenew

Democrat Bill White has a 76 percent approval rating at the end of his first year. He tells the Observer how he'll tackle the city's problems, including emergency-room overcrowding and air pollution.
The Texas Observer  |  Jake Bernstein  |  12-21-2004  |  Politics

Memo Suggests Link between Donations and Lawsnew

A fundraiser's notes leave clues about possible connections between campaign contributions and laws passed by the Texas Legislature.
The Texas Observer  |  Jake Bernstein and Dave Mann  |  08-07-2004  |  Politics

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