Iraqi insurgents kill 38 in Baghdad attacks
Insurgents strike with a series of car bombings and shootings across Iraq, killing 38 people. Attacks include a restaurant blast near Kirkuk targeting Kurdish deputy prime minister bodyguards, a convoy attack in Kirkuk, and bombings in Baquoba and a Baghdad market. Interior ministry reports 700 suspects detained and 28 militants killed in a government offensive.
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Baghdad
Iraq
U.S
Ibrahim al-Jaafari
Tuz Khormato
Kirkuk
Ahmed al-Dawoudi
Baqouba
Combs announces bid for state comptroller
Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs formally announced her candidacy for Texas state comptroller arguing a tight financial approach. She aims to succeed Carole Keeton Strayhorn, who may seek governor or other statewide roles, as Strayhorn continues budget work and certification duties.
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Austin
Texas
Susan Combs
Combs
Carole Keeton Strayhorn
Strayhorn
Mark Sanders
Sanders
John Sharp
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Sharp
Productivity and orders show mixed April gains
U S factory orders rose 0.9 percent in April led by durable goods up 1.9 percent, autos and aircraft boosting demand while non durable goods fell 0.2 percent. First quarter productivity rose 2.9 percent, with labor costs up 3.3 percent. prior quarter costs surged 7.7 percent.
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Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
Labor Department
Gillette honored for service to East Harris County
Texas Rep. Wayne Smith and Harris County leaders praised Bob Gillette in a tribute noting his 41 years at Baytown law firm and service on the Port Authority. Colleagues recalled his integrity and devotion to Burnet Drive repairs, East Harris County, and the Ship Channel project. Gillette spoke of four leaves in his life, from Humble Oil to the Sam Houston tour boat.
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Texas
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Rbaytown
Gillette
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Burnet Bay
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Harris County
Sylvia Garcia
East Harris County
Baytown
Pete Alfaro
Sue
Alfaro
Rotary Club
Calvin Mundinger
Mundinger
Port of
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Susie Rose Alexander
Joe Reid
Bob Strickland
Harris County Hospital District Board
Quentin Meese
Gerald Hines
Bob Lanier
Port Authority Commission
Port Authority
Sam Houston
Port of Houston
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