Reply #9: Who remembers what the Texas Speaker of the House did to refurnish the Speaker's Apartment

[Judi Lynn]

in the Capitol?

This may refresh your memory:

Updated: 11:52 AM Jul 17, 2006

Texas Speaker’s Apartment Plans Include Pricey Appliances
Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick and his wife won’t be shopping sales as they purchase appliances for their renovated Capitol apartment.
Posted: 11:55 AM Jul 17, 2006

(July 17, 2006)—Texas Speaker of the House Tom Craddick and his wife won’t have to scrimp as they purchase appliances for their renovated Capitol apartment.

The Associated Press reports lobbyists, business people and a corporate foundation are among about 40 donors who've contributed more than $1 million for the project.

The money is being used to renovate the 2,000 square-foot apartment behind the House chamber.

In a letter to potential donors, Craddick and his wife, Nadine, say the renovation is a "gift to all Texans" that will let the speaker's residence "reflect the same attention to detail that is seen throughout the Capitol."

But watchdog groups say people and businesses that could benefit from future legislation should not pay to spruce up the taxpayer-provided home of the House speaker.

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Apartment Shopping List
Here is a list of items included in State Preservation Board documents outlining the project, with prices determined through manufacturer and home improvement Web sites and Austin appliance stores. (Source: Associated Press)

MAIN KITCHEN:
- Faucet: $288
- Primary sink option 1: $1,340
- Primary sink option 2: $1,344
- Hand sink: $323
- Sub-Zero refrigerator: $7,349
- Dishwasher: $1,299
- Ice maker: $1,249
- Range: $14,686
- Pot rack: $568.99 to $854.99
AUXILIARY KITCHEN:
- Primary sink option 1: $3,550
- Primary sink option 2: $1,498
- Hand sink: $740
- Range: $8,274
- Ice maker: $4,195
MASTER BATH:
- Toilet: $1,066
- 2 sinks: $153 each
- 2 sink faucets: $766 each
- Tub: $1,495
- Shower door: $1,314
- Shower head: $267
- Tub spout: $262
GUEST BATH:
- Toilet: $1,066
- Sink: St. Thomas Creations Antigua Petite: $153 on
homeclick.com
- Sink faucet: $766
- Tub: $1,495
- Shower head: $267
- Tub spout: $262.50
UTILITY ROOM:
- Washing machine: $1,399
- Dryer: $849

http://www.kwtx.com/news/headlines/3365116.html

http://images.chron.com.nyud.net:8090/blogs/texaspolitics/archives/cradnad.JPG

Texas Speaker's apartment.

http://www.dallasnews.com.nyud.net:8090/sharedcontent/dws/img/v3/12-09-2008.nsw_09lounge.GU62HFNLU.1.jpg

Texas House members' lounge!

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Great questions about Republican politicians and the way they pass around the taxpayers' hard earned dollars, Union Yes.

Apparently the G.O.P. God blesses these reverse Robin Hoods "real good."