Perry signs bill giving tax cut in Texas
Governor Rick Perry signed a school finance package delivering a multibillion dollar property tax cut and a $2,000 pay raise for teachers, counselors, librarians and nurses. The measure saves homeowners and businesses about 15.7 billion over three years and limits local tax increases, with districts gaining extra per high school student and bonuses for academic performance.
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Perry
Texas
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Bush says Marines to face punishment over Haditha killings
President Bush voiced concern over reports that Marines killed Iraqi civilians after a November bombing near Haditha. A senior official said evidence points to unprovoked murders, with a thorough investigation underway and potential charges after review by a senior Marine commander in Iraq.
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Dixie Chicks soar to No 1 without country radio support
Nashville reports the Dixie Chicks claim top spots on pop and country charts with their first album since publicly criticizing President Bush. The trio rose to No 1 despite sparse country radio airplay after Natalie Maines criticized Bush in London in 2003.
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State Farm Proposes Homeowner Rate Hikes in Texas
State Farm submits three rate filings to the Texas Department of Insurance including two homeowners increases, one auto premium reduction, and a plan to boost discounts for multi line policyholders. The insurer notes it remains the largest home insurer in Texas and aims to adjust rates across both home and auto lines.
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Basra Declares One Month State of Emergency
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki announced a one month state of emergency in Basra to curb sectarian violence and boost security. Basra, Iraqs second largest city, hosts about 700 tribal sheiks and officials as the capital region fights militias amid rising attacks.
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Iran calls U.S. talks offer a propaganda move
Iran's state news agency IRNA described Washington's offer to hold direct talks on Iran's nuclear program as a propaganda move. The proposal linked dialogue to Iran halting uranium enrichment, amid a history of severed diplomatic ties since the 1979 embassy seizure.
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