McCall to challenge Craddick for Texas House speaker
Plano Republican Brian McCall has filed papers to run against House Speaker Tom Craddick. Reports say an announcement could come Tuesday or Wednesday as lawmakers prepare for the 150 member chamber election. Craddick supporters insist he has enough pledges to win, while Democrats consider alternatives.
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President and Gates discuss overhaul of Iraq strategy
President Bush and Defense Secretary Gates, after Gates' trip to Iraq, discuss a revamped plan to quell sectarian violence. Gen. Pace and other top officials joined the Camp David briefing as Bush signals flexibility while Democrats prepare to take Congress.
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Denver International Airport Reopens After Major Snowstorm
Denver’s airport operated near capacity after being snowbound for two days. Thousands of travelers faced cancellations and standby woes as North American air traffic slowed. Five runways were open with six expected to be cleared by Sunday. backlog remained uncertain for Christmas reunions.
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Fired workers claim religious bias after prayers at UT Arlington
Evelyne Micky Shatkin and Linda Shifflett allege they were wrongfully fired from the University of Texas at Arlington last spring based on religion age and gender after praying in the office for a co worker. Records say Shatkin chanted loudly rubbed olive oil on a cubicle wall and told a coworker to “get the hell out of here in the name of Jesus.”
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Anglican leader warns Iraq war harms Middle East Christians
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams argues in The London Times that the US led coalition’s Iraq strategy endangers Christians across the Middle East. He says Christians are now seen as Western supporters, face attacks by Islamic radicals, and many are fleeing their homelands worsening conditions compared with Saddam era. He spoke during a Christmas pilgrimage with other British church leaders.
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