Fort Qualls camp rises to counter antiwar protest in Crawford
In Crawford Texas a pro Bush camp named Fort Qualls sprang up downtown to counter a Crawford Peace House antiwar protest started by Cindy Sheehan near President Bushs ranch. The camp led by Yellow Rose owner Bill Johnson features a life size Bush cutout and hosts daily staffing. The protest page honors fallen Marine Louis Wayne Qualls and Sheehans son Sgt Casey Sheehan. ©
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Gold Star Families For Peace
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David W. Johnson
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Otero
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California
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Bush launches five day push to defend Iraq war
President Bush opens a five day public relations drive to justify the Iraq war amid anti war protests at Crawford. He argues the conflict keeps Americans safe and cites September 11 as a rallying point while planning speeches in Utah Idaho and appeals to veterans and National Guard groups.
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Perry seeks to shield image as school finance stalemate lingers
Texas Governor Rick Perry faces political pressure as another failed 30 day legislative session leaves school finance reform unresolved. Comptroller Strayhorn claims Perry leadership falter, while Perry touts actions such as boosting teacher pay and reallocating funds. The dispute centers on Robin Hood style funding and court deadlines. Craddick bears partial blame though he faces only local re election. The governor hints at possible future special sessions pending court rulings.
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State briefs Houston-area soldier killed in Afghanistan
U S Marine Lance Cpl Phillip George a 22 year old from Pasadena Houston area was killed in Afghanistan Wednesday evening in battle His sister Sara notes a family tradition of service with his grandfather in World War II and father in Vietnam He enlisted after 9 11 and was stationed in the Pacific before deployment to Afghanistan in May
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Galveston 12-Year-Old Bitten by Shark on Crystal Beach
A 12-year-old boy, Julian Elizondo, remained in fair condition Saturday after a shark bit his left foot while he walked in knee deep water Friday near Crystal Beach east of Galveston Island. He knocked the shark away, had foot and ankle surgery at UTMB Galveston, and was evacuated by ambulance. UTMB noted he is the third shark bite patient treated in 13 months as marine experts warn sharks move into shallow Gulf waters in summer.
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