Texans push for tax relief and housing aid in stimulus fight
Sen Cornyn and colleagues rail against a $1.2 trillion stimulus. They propose scuttling wasteful projects and offering amendments to slash the 10 percent tax bracket to 5 percent and cut mortgage rates to 4 percent for millions. They warn Democrats blocked relief measures and urge transparency and bipartisanship to aid Texans.
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Recovery Act aims to spark jobs and energy reform
The ARRA plan promises 3 to 4 million jobs via smart grid and new transmission lines, with LIHEAP receiving 1 billion for FY2010. It allocates almost 8 billion for local and state green tech investments and 500 million for biofuel projects. Home energy tax credits expand to save costs. Public oversight and broad support accompany the urgency to act.
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Baytown Optimist Oyster Fry to Raise Funds Friday
The Baytown Optimist Club will host an oyster fry at 1724 Market St across from Lee High School with drive thru or dine in options. Tickets stay at 10 dollars with serving hours 1 to 1 and 4 to 7. Barrow 281 413 3173 invites support for fundraising.
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