Bush vows to finish work of fallen in Iraq push
President Bush signaled a troop strength increase as he framed a new era of democracy in Iraq. He rejected the Vietnam analogy, defended a June 30 power transfer deadline, and said a UN envoy would help decide Iraqi leadership with renewed focus amid rising violence.
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Perry calls session on school finance
Governor Perry has called a 30 day special session in Austin to overhaul Texas school finance by ending Robin Hood. He seeks to cut property taxes by 6 billion and add 2.5 billion to public schools while raising additional revenue from taxes on cigarettes gambling and adult entertainment. The plan faces party split and must survive a constitutional vote.
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Goose Creek Considers Impact of Possible Special Session
Goose Creek remains wary as the district faces potential budget shifts under Chapter 44. Superintendent Barbara Luttis warns that losing local business funding, which accounts for 80 percent of district money, could harm operations. Partners in Education links with Baytown businesses sustain tutoring, mentoring, and field trips, highlighting local investment. Suttis says she will wait to see what a special session may bring.
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