Ivins Investigates

Syndicated columnist Molly Ivins has been a journalist for more than 35 years. She has a master's degree in journalism, has studied at the Institute of Political Science in Paris and has worked for respected newspapers and magazines. She has also written several books on Texas politics and George W. Bush in particular. Had more people troubled themselves to read any of her books before the 2000 election, they would have learned enough about Bush to want to vote for someone else. She exposed his resorting to dirty tricks to win the governorship of Texas and pass legislation. She exposed his bankrupt policies such as his education plan, which was criticized by the Rand Corporation and a prestigious Texas university. She also exposed his taking credit for working with Democrats to pass a patients' bill of rights when what he actually did was let the bill become law without his signature knowing that the legislature had enough votes to override his veto. He also left Texas passing a two-year health bill that was only funded for 23 months. Lawmakers then had to scurry around looking for ways to pay for that last month.

NICK REINA

Milmay

Letter printed in the Courier Post, October 10, 2005

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