Bush Iraq War Crews Face Backlash Over CIA Leak
An Ipsos poll shows President Bush's approval slipping after revelations that aide Karl Rove disclosed a CIA agent's identity. The Wilson uranium claim in Niger and the push for war are criticized as misused evidence. Editorial notes public safety concerns and high costs of the Iraq occupation.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meets Weekly for Public Discussion
The Baytown Sun invites community members to visit its editorial board, which meets weekly at 2 p.m. Wednesdays. To request an appointment, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 2814228302. board members include Wanda Garner Cash, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Submissions Guidelines For The Baytown Sun Readers
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Include a signature address and phone not for publication, one submission per month, photo required for columns, and contact Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom. Submissions may be edited and can be refused.
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Honest Baytown auto shop earns praise from customer
Mark Medrano of Baytown commends Bayway Wheel and Alignment on Bayway Drive for fair pricing and quality auto service after a positive experience with brake work. He contrasts it with a prior overpriced quote and notes the shop called with no hidden charges.
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Big business wins as Texans pay the price in tax politics
The piece argues the Texas Legislature spares big business from new taxes while smaller firms bear the burden through the Business Franchise Tax. It says special interest money steers lawmakers, calling for campaign finance reform to rein in lobby influence and reduce the cost of living for Texas families. It urges action against perceived favoritism and urges DAs to heed the issue.
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ExxonMobil’s 2020s stance echoes past energy policy
The text accuses ExxonMobil of denying global warming, funding junk science, resisting clean energy, and pushing Arctic drilling while others quit pre-drilling coalitions. It also notes unsettled damages from the Exxon Valdez spill and calls for a boycott of Exxon products and stock.
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July 19 History Highlights From Around The World
On this date in history events span space and politics from 1848 Seneca Falls rights convention to 1989 Sioux City crash. Notable moments include 1969 Apollo 11 orbit, 1980 Moscow Olympics start, and 1984 Ferraro nomination. Nearby items mention Clinton affirmative action stance and Mark Hacking case developments.
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Sioux City
Iowa
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Mark Hacking
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Today in Sun History polio cases hit Texans in 1950
A roundup of past Baytown and Texas headlines notes that in 1950 the state health officer reported polio striking 124 Texans in a single week, tying a record. Other items: Goose Creek school district crime costs in 1975, a 1990 outer wall collapse at the district office with no injuries, 2000 drilling permit fights in Burnet Bay, a 2002 Chili's opening in Baytown, and 2003 redistricting reshaping Baytown's congressional representation among Green, DeLay, and Paul.
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Online Baytown forum buzzes over Big Brother 6
Readers debate Eric and Michael in the Big Brother 6 house, favoring outcomes and noting tensions, HOH meetings, and food challenges. Fans express strong opinions on Howie, Eric, and the show's latest changes, with bets on eventual winner and host antics.
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