Senators split on Rehnquist departure in retirement debate
Washington lawmakers are divided on whether Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist will retire as Sandra Day O'Connor has, amid ongoing health concerns. Senators Specter Hatch Leahy Schumer weigh likelihood of multiple Supreme Court openings and potential nominees including Gonzales, shaping a high court succession scenario.
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Cell phone use linked to higher crash risk study finds
An Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study of 456 drivers in Perth shows a fourfold rise in injury crashes when using a mobile phone within 10 minutes before impact. Both hands free and handheld phones increased risk. distractions were similar across ages and sexes.
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Goose Creek approves budget and safety upgrades at meeting
The board approved a 145000 amendment to the 2005-06 budget for math and science tools and a UT Austin Dana Center software license to boost student achievement. Trustees endorsed Manual Guajardo Jr for another term on the TASB Board. They approved rolling grille gates for safety and a $9815 band director viewing tower donation from the Lee High School Band Boosters. A 166280 contract was awarded to 4GL Solutions for a special education data management system.
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Taft Circle Demolition Moves Forward Amid Fire Damage And Deterioration
Baytown residents clash with officials over Taft Circle, where graffiti covered walls, thousands of dead bees, cracked bricks, and missing windows mark decay. Woodridge Properties says miscommunication delayed repairs, while opponents warn demolition hurts low income housing. City council approved 220000 for demolition and must declare imminent health and safety threat.
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NASA aims to fly Discovery with safety upgrades after Columbia disaster
NASA officials emphasize a culture shift toward accepting a higher, but managed, risk level to proceed with the shuttle mission. Discovery carries a redesigned fuel tank, sensor suite, and a laser tipped boom for wing inspections, backed by extensive imaging from ground, air, and space satellites. The crew will service the International Space Station and replace broken equipment, while past failures underscore the need for multiple reliable exterior views. Stephanie Stilson notes the long, setback filled path to launch, with hardware problems hurricanes and delays along the way.
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Texas Senate approves modest property tax cuts plan
After a 14-14 vote Lt. Gov. Dewhurst cast a rare tie break to back a measure ending the franchise tax in two years and forming a 15 member task force to modernize the tax system. The plan lowers property tax rates to 1.30 in 2006 and 1.25 in 2007, with future cuts by law. The bill funds cuts by raising the sales tax to 6.75 percent and includes a sales tax rebate for low income Texans. Critics say the tax shift unfairly hits middle and low income Texans while wealthy homeowners gain.
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