Texas tobacco fee fight stalls as lawyers dodge questions
Five Texas private counsels who secured 3.3 billion dollars in tobacco case fees press for delay citing political timing as deposition questions aim to reveal fee details and selection methods. Deputy AG Jeff Boyd argued for immediate inquiry while lawyers oppose, saying probe is political and tied to former AG Morales. The suit yielded 17.3 billion in settlement. disputes over fees and potential conflicts continue amid election year.
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Dewhurst rolls out homeland security and insurance ads
Republican Land Commissioner David Dewhurst released two campaign ads for lieutenant governor. One highlights his role as chairman of Governor Perry's Task Force on Homeland Security, while the other pledges to curb rising homeowners insurance rates. Democrats critique the timing and political use of security talk and note attempts to skirt phrasing.
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