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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2003
Page
8
Democratic lawmakers continue a quorum breakout to thwart a congressional redraw while Republicans push a map in the Texas Senate and House. The stalemate sparks PR clashes across Austin and pressure on public opinion, with legal costs cited at 1.7 million per special session.
Harris County Republicans blast fleeing Democrats over redistricting amid partisan fault lines. GOP leaders urge lawmakers to stay and debate, while Democratic aides defend the senators and criticize Governor Perry's leadership as the stalemate persists across Texas.
Local reaction to Democratic lawmakers fleeing to New Mexico this week ranges from accusations of cowardice and dereliction of duty to defense by supporters who say they are using the legislative process as intended. Critics blame Republicans led by Tom DeLay for inflexibility on redistricting while supporters argue the move preserves voting rights and avoids unfavorable outcomes.
Texas Democratic and Republican senators spar over a GOP redistricting plan as 11 Democrats remain ousted from the Capitol in Albuquerque to deny quorum. Leaders warn of possible 30 day walkout, while Dewhurst explores options to restore a two-thirds rule and quorum.
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