Senate approves ban on intact dilation and extraction
The U S Senate passed a bill to outlaw the intact dilation and extraction abortion method by a 64 to 36 vote, short of the two thirds needed to override a veto. Supporters led by Sen. Santorum and Sen. Lott argued it protects women’s health, while opponents cited constitutional and health concerns.
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Washington
Senate
Clinton
House
Trent Lott
Miss
Rick Santorum
Santorum
White House
Lott
Amarillo considers higher subsidy for American jet service
American Airlines seeks a 1.2 million dollar yearly subsidy for three daily jet flights between Amarillo and Dallas Fort Worth, up from 1 million last year, funded by a half cent city sales tax for economic development. AEDC board to vote Thursday, then city commission.
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American Airlines
Amarillo
Dallas-Fort Worth
Bourn
Amarillo International
Kevin Knapp
AEDC
Knapp
Tax plan talks break as lawmakers clash on relief
In Austin negotiators from the House and Senate failed to reach a compromise on two property tax relief proposals before a Sunday deadline. Rep. Paul Sadler warned the effort may fail without a weekend breakthrough while Sen. Chris Harris accused him of stalling. The dispute centered on how to reduce school property taxes, with House and Senate plans proposing different relief scales and funding approaches.
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House
Senate
Paul Sadler
Henderson
Joint Conference
Sadler
Chris Harris
R-Arlington
Teel Bivins
Amarillo
Bivins
Ken Armbrister
Victoria
Senate OKs events center bill for Amarillo funding
The Texas Senate approved a bill allowing cities and counties to levy taxes to finance sports facilities civic centers theaters museums and more with voter approval. A hotel occupancy tax up to 2 percent is included, a key funding mechanism for Amarillo. The measure passed 23-7 with one abstention, and faces House approval before Gov. Bush can sign it.
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Austin
Texas Senate
Amarillo
Senate
Teel Bivins
Bivins
High Plains
Robert Duncan
Lubbock
Tom Haywood
Wichita Falls
Kim Brimer
Arlington
House
Whitmire
George W. Bush
City approves AEDC Pantex grant despite opposition
Amarillo officials vote 3-0 to back a 350000 AEDC plan to retain and grow Pantex jobs. The package includes 250000 for MOX outreach and 100000 for Pantex related costs amid concerns over nuclear fuel plans and regional competition. Residents warned of potential risks and a nuclear footprint, while AEDC officials defend the project and job gains.
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Peace Farm
Amarillo
Ject
AEDC
Pantex
MOX
Europe
U.S
Bob Juba
Department of Energy
Savannah River
South Carolina
Hansford
Washington
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
DOE
Richard Scott
United States
William Seewald
Commission
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Globe-News
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Joe Walsh
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