Wolfowitz says new UN resolution unlikely to boost Iraq help
Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz told the Senate Armed Services Committee that new UN Security Council action will likely not persuade more allies to dispatch troops while fighting continues. He noted several countries will stay on the sidelines until security improves, as Spain and Honduras announce withdrawals and Thailand voices concern over southern Iraq.
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Insurgents Hit Abu Ghraib Prison Killing 22, Wounding 92
Guerrillas shelled Abu Ghraib outside Baghdad killing 22 prisoners and wounding 92 as U S forces guard the facility. A U S soldier died in Mosul from a roadside bomb, marking April as the deadliest month of combat. Iraqi leaders form a seven judge four prosecutor tribunal to try Saddam Hussein.
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Texas Robin Hood style school funding details cited
The AP outlines Texas share the wealth funding facts including 1037 public districts 4.2 million K12 students a total school budget of 40 billion and 30 day special sessions. It notes 1 billion in interdistrict transfers 7 percent of districts receive funds 13 percent share taxes and 200 districts have sued since 1993 with a July 27 trial date in Austin.
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Texas lawmakers push bipartisan plan to fix school funding
In a special session launched in Austin lawmakers vow to bridge partisan gaps to replace the Robin Hood funding formula. Governor Perry proposes cutting property taxes and raising sin taxes while Democrats and Republicans discuss vehicles for a two thirds vote and a House led bill.
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