Mega Millions comes to Texas sparks lottery frenzy
Texas joins Mega Millions with jackpots starting at 10 million and one in 135 million odds. The move aims to fund schools but risks shrinking Lotto Texas sales. Critics warn more revenue may flow to other states while public schools face uncertain gains. Editorial by Joseph Lohan weighs the gamble.
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Bush Repeals Steel Tariffs Hurting Pennsylvania Aid
The Bush administration moves to repeal most 20 month old steel tariffs drawing mixed reaction in Pennsylvania where industry welcomed them but voters fear losses. Political pressure from Europe and Japan and the 2004 election frame the decision as a balancing act between Rust Belt impact and electoral gains in Michigan Florida and other states.
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World Trade Organization
Japan
Eans
California
Florida
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Igan
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Erie
Times-News
About Us Community Submissions For The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun invites public interest items and columns up to 500 words with original signed letters. Submissions should include the writer’s signature, address, and phone number. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90 Baytown 77522, or fax 281-427-1880 or email sunnews baytownsun.com.
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Congress Consider Fat Tax to Fight Obesity
Roll Call reports on Senate push for a 60 million IMPACT bill funding health and fitness demonstrations while exploring a fat and sugar tax as a stronger tool. Frist cites rising obesity, future diabetes risk, and $117 billion annual obesity-related costs, urging actions from FDA, insurers, and schools.
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R-Tenn
McDonald’s
Wendy's
Burger King
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John Banzhaf
National Restaurant Association
Center For Consumer Freedom
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Surgeon General
Food and Drug Administration
Mark McClellan
FDA
Century-Old historic highlights share Dec 9 events
December 9 marks notable moments from history including the 1907 Christmas seals sale to fund tuberculosis fight, Milton's 1608 birth, Tennyson’s 1854 poem publication, World War II North Africa actions in 1940, China's 1941 war declaration, the 1958 John Birch Society formation, Lech Walesa's 1990 Poland win, Charles and Diana split in 1992, and 1986 missile silo eliminations under arms control.
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Africa
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Japan
Germany
Italy
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Indianapolis
Solidarity
Lech Walesa
Poland
Britain
Prince Charles
Diana
Air Force
Baytown Lee Ganders Tie Port Arthur in 1950 Bi District Playoff
In 1950 the Baytown Lee Ganders battled Port Arthur to a 13 to 13 tie in a bi district playoff. The Ganders advanced on penetrations with a 3 to 2 edge in the deciding period. The Baytown squad relied on defense and late offense to force the stalemate and progress in the postseason.
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Ganders
Highlands
Harris County Grand Jury
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Baytown
FBI
Rolando Moss
Rotary Club of
United States
Brunson Theater
Baytown City Hall Officials and Council Meeting Schedule
Baytown Texas City Hall lists City Manager Gary Jackson and Mayor Pete Alfaro with district representatives. Council members serve two-year terms and meet on the second and fourth Thursdays monthly at 6 30 p m at City Hall.
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Texas
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Pete Alfaro
Mercedes Renteria Ht
Scott Sheley
Calvin Mundinger
Don Murray
Ronnie Anderson
Coleman Godwin
City Hall
Goose Creek CISD Board of Trustees Details
Goose Creek Administration in Baytown Texas lists Superintendent Barbara Sultis and seven trustees with district numbers and phone lines. Members serve three-year terms and board meetings occur on the second and fourth Mondays at 6 30 p m.
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Interstate
East
P.O. Box
Baytown
Texas
Barbara Sultis
Board of Trustees
Phelutria Barnes
Rosa Rodriguez
Weston Cotten
James Lewis
Clarence Albus
Jepp Busch
Steve Fischer
Barbers Hill ISD Officials and Board Details
Barbers Hill ISD lists contact numbers and positions for administrators in Mont Belvieu and Anahuac, plus a Baytown address and phone lines. The Barbers Hill and St. Whiting entities show president, secretary, and seven member roles with terms, meeting schedule, Tucker Hall location, and election cadence.
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Barbers Hill
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Tim Sonnenberg
Anahuac
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Clint Fancher
Gayle Peveto
Posiion
Allen Herrington
Thomas E
Gene” Baker
Eddie Foster
Jessie D. “Dee” Leggett
Kendall L. Barrow
Lee College
St. Whiting Baytown
Martha Ellis
Board of Regents
Bill Blake
Keith Coburn
Don Coffey
Wayne Gray
Susan Moore-Fontenot
Ronald Haddox
Mark Hail
Mark Himsel
Jess
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