More from the Senate
By Byron LaMasters
The Quorum Report is reporting that 10 Democratic Senators signed a letter to Dewhurst stating their intent to block debate on redistricting this morning at a caucus meeting, and that Bill Ratliff has written Dewhurst a similar letter for the same purpose:
QR is hearing that at a Senate Democratic Caucus meeting this morning, Chairwoman Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio) got ten signatures to block the issue from being heard on the Senate floor. The two Democrats not on the list are Sens. Ken Armbrister (D-Victoria) and Frank Madla (D-San Antonio).
In addition, Sen. Bill Ratliff (R-Mount Pleasant) has reportedly handed in his own letter to Dewhurst saying he will not bring the matter up. Ratliff fielded press queries today by saying that Dewhurst would be making an announcement.
Again, you can catch the Dewhurst press conference at 3:30, here. The video stream has already started, but it's basically an empty room at this point.
Posted by Byron LaMasters at July 14, 2003 03:04 PM
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