Aint Free Trade Grand? Mega-Dumps Could be Last Hope for South

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Tuesday December 27, 2005 · 4:39 AM PST

2005/12/27 · 04:39

Poor rural counties in North Carolina that once fought over attracting manufacturing facilities for the south's formerly thriving textile industry, are now fighting over other people's trash.

According to the Charlotte Observer:

Waste companies, said one industry official, are looking for large tracts of land with good transportation networks "and as few voters as possible."

As it turns out, that would be Richmond and Scotland counties in NC, both [temporarily] gorgeous areas in the heart of the 8th District, that desperately need the income now.

What's free trade got to do with it? Ask Rep. Robin Hayes: Read More

Rep. Hayes to NC: "You need me more than I need you"

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Thursday December 08, 2005 · 5:57 PM PST

2005/12/08 · 17:57

Republican Robin Hayes, the multi-millionaire "representative" from North Carolina's mostly working class 8th district and always melodramatic rubber stamp for Tom DeLay, had some choice words for representatives from his district during a recent open session where constituents got to meet Robin Hayes.

The latest Montgomery Herald [print only] relates the gruesome highlights below the fold:
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The Miers 'Record' - Get it before the Scrubbers Do

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Monday October 03, 2005 · 6:02 AM PDT

2005/10/03 · 06:02

Welcome to Ask the White House!

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September 10, 2004
Harriet Miers (White House SUPERMOD!!!)

Hello, I am Harriet Miers and I am Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the White House. I am very happy to answer your questions today. Why don't we get started! Read More

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