Senate backs embryonic stem cell funding despite Bush veto
The Senate approved a bill expanding federal funding for embryonic stem cell research 63 to 37 sending it to President Bush who promised a veto. House action mirrored split GOP support with a separate bill on non embryo sources failing. A related measure to ban fetal farming also passed both chambers awaiting Bush signature.
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United Nations reports near 6000 Iraqi civilian deaths in two months
The U N Assistance Mission in Iraq says nearly 6000 civilians were killed in May and June amid rising sectarian attacks. The report cites lawlessness with assassinations, bombings, kidnappings, torture and intimidation targeting teachers, judges, religious leaders, and doctors, and notes mass displacement. In the last two days, over 120 people were killed.
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Goose Creek seeks windstorm rider amid rising insurance costs
Goose Creek Assistant Superintendent Robby McGowen says claims rose as carriers drop coverage or raise premiums. The district plans a $1 million rider with TASB to cover windstorm risks, funded by extra property tax revenue and budget cuts, yet may insure only $25 million to $40 million of $400 million in assets.
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Teens help spruce up Baytown homes with U M ARMY effort
Forty eight volunteers from Angleton Big Spring Conroe and League City join six teams to repair porches ramps handrails and fences for Baytown area families through Saturday. Participants pay 175 for the week and live at St. Mark's Methodist Church while preparing their own meals and supplying their own tools.
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Police report two incidents including car tire slashing and armed robbery
Police responded to a 7 42 a m call about criminal mischief on Ripple Creek Drive where three vehicles had their tires slashed. A man robbed at a gas station on Alexander Drive at 11 30 p m described a thin blond male with a plastic gun who grabbed $100. the suspect fled toward Beaumont Road and remains at large, last seen wearing a baseball cap.
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Birthday greetings for local child celebrates second year
A notice from Deer Park celebrates the 2nd birthday of a local child on July 22. Parents Jason and Anna Fuqua share joy with grandparents Boyd and Scotty Fuqua of Baytown and Fred and Karen Drinkard of Basel Switzerland and Paul Reigle of Benson Arizona. Great grandparents Durward and Maxine Ratliff Baytown Tilda Fuqua Deer Park and Joyce Grubaugh Midland Michigan also join in the celebration.
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Tilda Fuqua
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Stereos Stolen From Car Detailing Shop Burglaries
Four vehicles left overnight at a car detailing shop on North Alexander Drive were burglarized when employees found stereos missing from the dash areas after opening Monday. Police reported the incident and noted the cars had been secured when the shop closed the previous night.
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Baytown Police respond to 151 calls in 24 hours
Between 6 am Monday and 6 am Tuesday Baytown Police answered 151 calls including five alarms three assaults one automobile theft two automobile burglaries two burglaries of buildings one report of criminal mis chief six disturbances two forgeries one robbery four thefts and four minor accidents. Police Beat is compiled from Baytown Police Department reports. Call 28 427 TIPS. The police beat can be assessed through the City of Baytown Web site.
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