House votes to abolish INS and form two new agencies
The House passed a bill 405-9 to abolish the Immigration and Naturalization Service and create two agencies under Attorney General Ashcroft. It aims to separate enforcement from immigration services, with the White House urging Senate support and potential tweaks. The plan faces concern over efficiency and executive appointment powers.
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Wisconsin
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D-N.c
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Sensenbrenner
United States
Congress
City Council approves funding for youth sports electrical costs
The council unanimously approved funding for electrical costs supporting youth sports teams and granted tax exemptions for qualifying charities. They also denied rate increases for Reliant Energy Entex, approved a 1.15 percent telecom right of way rate rise, lowered residential minimum lot width to 50 feet with the same minimum area, and began annexation of 1 384 acres east of Garth north of I 10 for a future convenience store site. Trash-Off and school contest winners announced with multiple organizations named.
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Public Utility Commission of Texas
PUC
Garth
I-10
Nick Bourgeois
Sterling High School
Kristen West
Chanell McCall
School Community Guidance Center
Baytown Christian Academy
Stephen
City to install stop light at El Chaco Drive eyeing safety
Councilman Scott Sheley praised citizens and groups for pushing the issue back to the council. Calvin Mundinger rebutted claims of foot dragging, citing Department of Transportation approval in February 2001 and extra studies. Pinehurst Drive will keep flashing yellow lights. a Pinehurst stop light is opposed due to a curve and rail trestle limiting visibility. Construction starts late May or early June, about 60 days.
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Calvin Mundinger
Mundinger
Department of Transportation
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Pinehurst Drive
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Pinehurst (Drive
Four-man staffing debated for Baytown firefighters
Council members discuss a charter amendment addressing staffing under the two-in two-out law. Calvin Mundinger supports four-man staffing and hopes future council action follows, while Carr questions commitment without a submitted plan. The town would need 15 new firefighters at about $670,000 yearly. Door-to-door outreach aims for high turnout.
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Mundinger
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Baytown
McNair residents push for safer community policing plan
Community leader Jones tells McNair residents the grant will renew yearly with reviews to meet needs. A constable presence in marked cars aims to deter crime, curb disturbances, and foster youth programs, while addressing concerns of profiling and neighborhood safety.
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Phelitria Barnes
McNair
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