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Ash_F

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4. The Police Chief said the background check applies to everyone

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2013, 03:40 PM

Mar 2013

"McCraw said he approved the policy, which requires criminal background checks on everyone — himself included — entering the mansion, except for Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry."

Oh really? Why didn't they just do a check on all congressmen beforehand and be done with it. Bet a lot of R's wouldn't be able to get in then.

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Lawmakers upset at being turned away at Governor�s Mansion [View all] TexasTowelie Feb 2013 OP

All of the four mentioned are Dems and three are black. DollarBillHines Feb 2013 #1

Just What Our State Needs: More Embarrassing News. Paladin Mar 2013 #2

If they had showed up with fat envelopes full of cash like his donors, they would have gotten in. hobbit709 Mar 2013 #3

The Police Chief said the background check applies to everyone Ash_F Mar 2013 #4