Proposed Texas tax plan favors wealthy, watchdogs say
Gov. Perry's $6 billion tax swap would deliver the largest relief to Texans earning over $50,000 while lower income groups face modest gains or higher net taxes. The plan cuts school property taxes by a third, funded by a new business tax, a $1 per pack cigarette tax, and surplus funds. CPPP calls the system regressive, noting the wealthy would still pay a smaller share of the relief. Conservative analysts counter that the plan follows simple math since the wealthy already pay a larger share.
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Rumsfeld defends Iraq policy against critics
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and military leaders rebut retired generals criticizing Iraq war planning. He disputed Lt. Gen. Gregory Newbold’s objections, saying Newbold never raised issues while in the Pentagon. The Pentagon also notes other retired generals have raised concerns, while President Bush has resisted calls for resignation.
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Five U S soldiers die in Iraq combat and crash
Five American soldiers are reported killed in Iraq, three in a roadside bombing north of Baghdad on Tuesday, another from wounds in Anbar province, and a sixth from a blast near Balad. The broader toll totals over 2,359 U S military deaths since 2003. The report covers military leaders statements on resources and the Iraq Study Group’s plan for a forward looking review, plus notes on the Iraqi ambassador’s Washington visit and Air Force roles in Iraq.
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Secretary tours Rita wrecked Texas seeking funds
HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson spent a two day tour of east and southeast Texas nearly seven months after Hurricane Rita. He observed mangled homes and damaged forests while Texas officials press for extra federal funding to cover Rita costs and housing Katrina evacuees.
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Skilling denies leading Enron conspiracy
In Houston on Tuesday former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling rejected testimony portraying him as an earnings driven leader who pushed for Wall Street targets. He denied heading a conspiracy that involved manipulating Enron’s books before the 2001 bankruptcy filing.
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Iran Says It Has Enriched Uranium for First Time
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that Iran has joined the club of nuclear countries by enriching uranium for the first time. The claim raises global tensions as the U.N. Security Council demands Iran suspend enrichment by April 28 amid suspicions of a weapons program.
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Baytown Police Investigate Assault. Suspect Arrested for Public Intoxication
Police report an assault investigation on West James area leading to one man’s arrest for public intoxication. He held 23 warrants from Tennessee for worthless checks and failing to register as a sex offender. A string of auto thefts struck Baytown with a 1996 Toyota Camry taken from Food Town Decker parking lot, a 1996 Chevy Silverado from Home Depot Garth Road, and a 2006 VW Jetta from Food Town North Main. Between 6 am Monday and 6 am Tuesday, 167 calls for service were logged including four alarms and 15 disturbances.
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