Jim Wright
Jim Wright
James Claude Wright, Jr., usually known as Jim Wright, was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from Texas who served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989. Wright resigned from the House in 1989 because of a scandal...
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We're going to need the 12.9. The difference is whether we ask for it one time or are on the ballot in two consecutive years.
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We bought 1.64 acres of some stuff that was dear to us, ... We just thought it was in the best interest to preserve it, and the price seemed good.
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We're getting reports from cooperatives in those areas who are telling us that as much as 100 percent of their customers are without power,
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I was happy to get second place. It was going to be hard to beat St. Francis, but last year we had a disappointing year, and one of the goals was to finish in the top three spots this year.
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I think there will be extreme disappointment that they are asking for another 18 months minimum to fix Japan.
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I would hope that they do reconsider. I can't see any harm in sticking the name Stewart in.
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Larry had high blood pressure and some heart issues in the past. His family was aware of it, and he had to go for a more complete physical before playing basketball. But the doctors didn't realize he had an enlarged heart when they cleared him to play. His parents didn't know, and the school sure didn't know.
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I think any time you get a player like Will, it's a great addition. A quality player like him could obviously be a big asset.
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We realize we're asking the community for sacrifices. We're also going to make tough decisions.
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We'll get healthy competition to prepare for the state tournament.
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Once he hits that, all previous games he coached are counted. It's a long-term policy. Once you've surpassed the minimums, we don't presume to go in and edit specific games.
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That's pulling the air from the outside. Having that system on, you are going to fill the house with smoke far faster.
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You can't cut 22 percent out of anyone's budget and still maintain quality programs.
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As I drove here today I thought of what a bright and sunny day it is and it's a perfect day to talk about a brighter day for the future of West Frankfort.