Tax plan backers release donor names amid criticism
Texans for Taxpayer Relief disclosed donors to support Perry's school finance plan after opponents accused secret funding. Donors include Texas Apartment Association 30,000 dollars and Texas Beer Alliance 30,000, along with other groups such as Texas Association of Builders 25,000 and Maxxam 50,000. Independent Carole Keeton Strayhorn and Chris Bell urged probes into potential in kind contributions.
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Austin
Rick Perry
Perry
Texans For Taxpayer Relief
Texas
Houston
Chris Bell
Carole Keeton Strayhorn
Texas Ethics Commission
Bell
Travis County District Attorney’s
Kathy Walt
Travis County
Ronnie Earle
Texas Apartment Association
Texas Beer Alliance
Texas Association of Builders
Texas Credit Union League
Maxxam
Texas Motor Transportation Association
Texas Restaurant Association
U.S. firms face Mexican boycott risk amid immigration debate
Lobbyists warned that a May 1 Day Without Immigrants protest in the United States could backfire, as Mexican organizers target U.S. stores and chains. They argue the campaign may alienate allies among American firms and investors, while activists point to wage gaps and labor rights concerns at U.S. employers in Mexico.
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Mexico City
Uss
United States
American Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
U.S
U.S. Congress
Washington
Larry Rubin
Chamber
Rubin
McDonald’s
Burger King
Starbucks
Sears
Wal-Mart
Carlos Siim
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Walmex
Delphi Corp
Roberto Vigil
Hermandad Mexicana
Humberto Banuelos
Subway
Colorado
Martha Suarez Cantu
Alianza Braceroproa
Robert Pastor
Center For North American Studies
American University
European Union
U.S. Agency For International Development
Harlingen
Texas
Lawmakers clash over cargo radiation screening in ports
Washington lawmakers spar over port security as a House committee backs a plan backed by Republicans to avoid mandatory 100 percent radiation screening. Democrats pressed for full screening of all shipping containers, opposing the Dubai ports deal.
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Washington
House
Dubai
Lay snaps at prosecutor as cross-examination opens
World news reports Enron founder Kenneth Lay abandons his affable persona at the start of cross-examination in his fraud and conspiracy trial in Houston. Lay snarls at a prosecutor who accuses him of witness tampering as he recalls calling several potential witnesses. The jurors shift from impassive to attentive as proceedings begin.
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Houston
Enron Corp
Kenneth Lay
House approves Iran sanctions bill amid nuclear concerns
The House passed a tightened sanctions package against Iran by a wide 397 to 21 vote. Supporters argued stronger measures curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions despite administration fears of hindering international pressure. Opponents voiced concern over potential diplomatic fallout.
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Washington
House
Iran
Tehran
Nothing to Watch Turns To A Family Lesson On Tech
One day Bubbie finds Matt staring at a black Direct TV screen waiting for a ballgame that won t start before noon. The family assists Matt in getting a cell phone, loading family numbers, and making a few calls while noting the struggle to grasp new tech and the likelihood of success remains slim. Becky calls to say she ll bring cake and Matt exchanges loving goodbyes, reflecting a patient, hopeful family dynamic amid evolving technology.
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Bubbie
Matt
Bobbie
Becky
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