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Trans-Texas corridor becomes an issue in governor's race.


"Texans want the Texas Department of Transportation, not the European Department of Transportation."

Pointing to what she calls the "Trans-Texas Catastrophe Catastrophe, from the Greek Καταστροφή (katastrephein), literally means "to turn" (strephein) "downwards" (kata-). " as the November election nears, independent candidate Carole Keeton Strayhorn Carole Keeton Strayhorn (born September 13, 1939) is the former Texas state comptroller of public accounts, a position that now includes most of the duties of the former state treasurer, a position abolished by Texas voters in 1996.  has sharply criticized Republican Governor Rick Perry James Richard Perry (b. March 4, 1950) is a Republican politician and the Governor of Texas. He assumed office in December 2000 when then-Governor George W. Bush resigned to prepare for his inauguration as President of the United States. Gov.  for his support of the increasingly controversial project.
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Title Annotation:QuickQuotes
Author:McManus, John F.
Publication:The New American
Article Type:Brief article
Geographic Code:1U7TX
Date:Aug 21, 2006
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