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  • Critics are fuming over governor's 'smoking tent'Bill proposes to ban smoking in courtyard

    05/14/2005 3:10:58 PM PDT · by calcowgirl · 19 replies · 556+ views
    San Diego Union-Tribune ^ | May 13, 2005 | Bill Ainsworth
    SACRAMENTO – Perhaps nothing symbolizes the up and down political fortunes of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger better than his "smoking tent" – his deal-making lair set up in a courtyard outside his Capitol office. Last year, Democrats competed for a chance to sit in the tent with the popular governor. They'd talk policy, smoke one of Schwarzenegger's coveted custom label cigars and maybe, just maybe, bring a few home as souvenirs. Now, with Schwarzenegger experiencing declining poll numbers and fierce partisan battles, some Democrats are trying to shut down the tent. Critics view it as a monument to an unhealthy habit....
  • Crawford turns on Texas charm

    08/10/2002 4:03:03 PM PDT · by MeekOneGOP · 59 replies · 1,572+ views
    The Dallas Morning News ^ | By CAROLYN BARTA / The Dallas Morning News
    Crawford turns on Texas charm 'We want to do what we can to make y'all feel welcome here' 08/10/2002 By CAROLYN BARTA / The Dallas Morning News CRAWFORD, Texas - Forget that little school board flap. Crawford has rolled out the welcome mat for the White House press corps. The school gym where the media works has been air-conditioned, and the Crawford Chamber of Commerce threw an appreciation barbecue to show the media that most folks don't resent it when the satellite trucks roll in for extended periods. "We know there's not much to do here. It can be...