Republicans attack Kerry on convention opening day
In New York at Madison Square Garden four miles from Ground Zero Republicans assailed John Kerry as a wind shifted candidate while President Bush defended tough decision making in a war on terror. Giuliani praised Bush’s steadfast leadership as McCain backed the Iraq war as necessary and noble. Bush’s brief comments on progress against terror drew quick clarification from aides.
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District budget outlines tax rate and spending plan
At the Sept. 13 meeting the board set a tax rate of about $1.68 and adopted a budget totaling funds for employee raises of $3.67 million, $1.25 million for new hires, $934,000 for anticipated utility cost increases, and $890,000 for buses and network upgrades. It also shows $149,000 in central office supply cuts.
Rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr calls end to fighting
Muqtada al-Sadr signals a halt to uprisings and hints at forming a political movement through his aides in Najaf and Baghdad. The move could stabilize Iraq and aid Ayad Allawi's government while clashes continue in Najaf and Sadr City amid oil export uncertainties and a roadside attack near Mosul.
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Experts Link Racism to Texas School Funding Inequity
Testimony in a Texas school finance case traces long standing discrimination against Mexican Americans to segregated housing and school districts. Historians and urban studies experts describe redlining and barrio segregation shaping district lines, while defense argues current agency practices show no ongoing racism.
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Exxon Mobil executive Harry Longwell to retire at year end
IRVING Texas Harry Longwell executive vice president of Exxon Mobil Corp will retire at year end after 41 years with the Irving based company He is 63 and has served as an Exxon Mobil director for nine years The board plans Oct 1 elections and appointments Stuart McGill to become senior vice president and relocate to the company headquarters Mortis Foster to lead Exxon Mobil Development Production Co in Houston.
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Carolinas hit as Gaston dumps heavy rain and flood danger
Remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston drenched the Carolinas with up to 6 inches in North Carolina and as much as 10 inches in South Carolina, leaving about 90,000 power outages as crews worked to restore service. Forecasters warned a new storm, Frances, could threaten the East Coast with winds near 125 mph.
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