Hutchison warns of bumpy Senate path for Amtrak funds
Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison says Senate budget writers may zero out Amtrak funding in the 1999 transportation appropriations bill. She warns routes outside the Northeast like the Texas Eagle face jeopardy amid a looming fight, with Amtrak potentially forced to borrow from a $2.2 billion modernization fund.
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Benbrook declines aid in rural fire response
Benbrook officials defend the decision not to assist other Tarrant County units in a rural fire that destroyed a home. Two firefighters were lightly injured as thick smoke rose hundreds of feet. The blaze occurred on unincorporated county land south of Benbrook during rush hour, with volunteer departments from at least five communities assisting.
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Plan the four heart play in a tricky bridge deal
In this bridge problem West leads spade king. With 16 points in dummy and 10 in hand you must avoid two lost diamonds. If West has the diamond ace singleton or doubleton you can only win by precise play, including a potential endplay or strategic cashing of clubs and trumps, watching opponents for signals and counting.
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