East Harris County Eyes Third Hospital Expansion
The Harris County Hospital District plans a 500 million long term expansion to add a new 200 bed hospital on the east end, nine clinics and three outpatient facilities by 2015. With only two Level 1 trauma centers in the area and 30 minute gaps to Houston, officials urge broader funding and cooperation to secure the project. Editorial by Joseph Lohan.
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Kennedy push to raise federal minimum wage to seven dollars
The Minneapolis Star Tribune notes rising inequality since 2001 with corporate profits up and private earnings down. It cites 17 million children near poverty and urges Congress to raise the federal minimum wage from 5.15 to 7 dollars per hour over two years, with a Senate vote possible this week.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meets Weekly
The Baytown Sun explains its editorial board holds weekly meetings at 2 p.m. every Wednesday and invites community members to attend. Appointment requests should be directed to Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Members include Wanda Gamer Cash, David Bloom, Joseph Lohan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Wanda Gamer Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
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Jane Howard Lee
Submissions Guidelines For The Baytown Sun Letters
The Baytown Sun invites public interest letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words, with a writer photo. Include signature, a non publishable address and phone, one submission per month, and note that submissions may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or fax 281-427-1880 or email sunnews bay town sun com.
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Texas Leaders Praise Clean Air and Wind Energy Progress
Governor Rick Perry highlights state efforts to reduce emissions and expand clean energy. He notes EPA recognition for meeting air standards, the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, and growth in wind power with hundreds of megawatts added and significant water and carbon savings. He stresses stewardship for future Texans.
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Wall Street Journal
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General Motors
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A bitter critique of the 2004 presidential race and candidates
The author argues the election exposes a flawed system. They condemn the establishment media and the electoral college while labeling the contenders as deficient in qualifications. The piece attacks the incumbent and John Kerry, highlighting wealth, military service questions, and perceived political manipulation.
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John Kohn
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July 13 in history highlights and events
Overview of notable events on July 13 across history. Notable items include the 1793 killing of Jean Paul Marat, 1960 Kennedy’s nomination, 1967 Newark riots, 1974 Watergate reforms, 1977 New York blackout, 1978 Iacocca ouster, and recent developments in Iran, Iraq, and major league baseball All-Star results.
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Charlotte Corday
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Berlin
San Stefano
Edward Joseph Flanagan
Boys Town
Roscommon
Ireland
John F. Kennedy
Los Angeles
Newark
N.J
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Lee Iacocca
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford I
Clinton
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Angel Maturino Resendiz
el Paso
Texas
Tehran
Boston
Fenway Park
City notes span decades from band trips to burn bans
A timeline recounts events from 1950 when the Robert E Lee band prepared for a Chicago trip with a Houston police escort, through 1975 city tax moratorium changes, 1990 crime increases in Baytown, 2000 Harris County burn ban, and 2002 council moves to hire interim city manager Gary Jackson after considering a profile-led search.
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Baytown
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Harris County
Mercedes Renteria
Gary Jackson
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