Bush pushes quick action on 150 billion economic rescue plan
President Bush urged Congress to approve up to 150 billion dollars in tax relief for consumers and business, plus food stamps and jobless benefits, to spark immediate spending. He touted a rapid, temporary package aimed at dodging a recession as Wall Street logged declines and lawmakers prepared a bipartisan response with emphasis on rebates and targeted spending.
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TAKS moved to avoid conflict with primaries
State standardized tests in Texas shift dates to reduce polling place distractions during primary elections. TAKS originally set for March 4 to 6 will occur a day later, with exit-level social studies moved to March 3. Superintendent concern centers on balancing polling use of schools with quiet testing environments for about 2.6 million students.
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