White House to Close Health Bill Annual Limit Loophole
The White House agreed to help close a loophole in the Senate health care bill that would allow annual limits on medical care for cancer patients and others. The president urged Congress to prevent insurance companies from imposing caps that could plunge families into financial ruin, with administration officials to define acceptable levels.
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Brumback Panel Backed by City Employees After Meeting
A two hour session followed a rambunctious public comment period in which city employees praised Brumback. Council member McCartney praised the support and Brumback said he was humbled. Opponents spoke, then Caskey touted the ad hoc panel as a positive move for the city.
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Toy Run Brings Santa and Bikers to Pelican Junction
Phillips says hundreds of children await Santa and biker volunteers who will hand out toys and treats. Rocky Strange pledges to fill all holes as volunteers guide kids to Pelican Junction for dinner and a party after the toy distribution. A caller notes that many programs are closed, making this event a last resort for some families.
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Rocky Strange
Pelican Junction
Parade float themed A Child shines in Christmas show
PARADE and her students entered their float in Friday's Christmas parade. Trawick, a 12 year teacher and five year float sponsor, said the best part was watching the kids work as one. The group spent a week and about 20 hours building the display. Student quotes highlighted wrapping paper for breast cancer awareness and the joy of the lit float. Santa and Baytown police also attended with Blue Santa and a blue Christmas. Officer Nathan Gallop led the Blue Santa float for five years, stressing public service beyond enforcement.
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District faces Texas graduation credit decisions
GCCISD officials review state changes to remove physical education credit while keeping health and technology components in the required curriculum. A district committee, meeting multiple times, will present a recommendation stressing health training value and computer skills for job-market readiness. The board agenda also notes 18 campuses earned Gold Performance Acknowledgments in 2009 for attendance, college readiness, and core class performance.
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Swine Flu Sickness Across U S Tops 50 Million
Atlanta AP: CDC estimates nearly 50 million Americans have been sickened by swine flu and about 10,000 have died. The agency also puts hospitalizations at around 200,000 since April through mid November, matching typical seasonal totals.
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