Texas gas tax fight shapes state fiscal future
Texas politics center on funding roads and schools as Gov. Rick Perry and successor Greg Abbott resist new taxes and pursue road funding shifts. The piece traces a century of motor fuels tax changes, inflation eroding buying power, and past proposals to raise the rate or index it, including Carona’s 2007 plan vetoed by Perry. Also notes The Hill’s ranking of congressional speeches, with Louie Gohmert leading at 29 hours.
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Perry
Texas
George W. Bush
Greg Abbott
Allan Shivers
General Revenue Fund
Mark White
Bill Clements
Ann Richards
Clyde Alexander
Athens
Kip Averitt
Waco
John Carona
Dallas
Transportation Committee
Carona
Hill
Congress
House
Louie Gohmert
Tyler
Steve King
Iowa
Christmas Past and Present Reflections on Hope and Forgiveness
A reader letter reflects on Christmas as a mix of joy and broken hopes, urging forgiveness and acceptance. It urges giving the gift of love in the new year and notes the personal blessing that comes with such generosity.
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Christ the Lord
Small World Reflections From Baytown Veteran Engineer
Malcolm Murray recalls a life of mobility, work in Ellwood City and Aruba, and a long running small world link with Renee Gomez of Kroger North Alexander Drive. He describes family roots, Loccisano’s grocery, and a 40 year Baytown residence while noting his Exxon Chemical retirement.
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Stuart
Fla
Tucson
Ariz
Aruba
Brownsville
Texas
Murray & Garig Tool Works
Consuelo Hansen
Company Hospital
Ted
Renee
Loccisano’s
Jim DeLoia
Loccisano
Malcolm Murray
Exxon Chemical
Baytown
Today in History Highlights and Thought for Today
Highlights for December 30 cover historical events from 1813 Buffalo fire to 1999 George Harrison knife incident. Notable items include Saddam Hussein’s 2006 hanging anniversary and the Gadsden Purchase. Thought for Today by Wilson Mizner reflects on faith and doubt.
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Buffalo
New York
United States
Mexico
U.S
Boston
John C. Salvill
George Harrison
London
Michael Abram
Wilson Mizner
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