Dean Defends Comments On Republicans’ Honest Work Claim
National Democratic Chairman Howard Dean faced criticism for saying many Republicans “have never made an honest living.” He defended the remark, arguing GOP policies harm workers while noting Democrats offer constructive alternatives. The incident followed earlier quips and a DeLay jail sentence remark.
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Washington
Howard Dean
Dean
Campaign For America’s Future
Tracey Schmitt
House
Tom DeLay
Houston
House Ethics Committee
DeLay
Texas Republican
No verdict yet in Michael Jackson molestation trial
In Santa Maria California the Michael Jackson molestation trial moved to jurors after defense urged acquittal claiming accusers manipulated the case for profit. Prosecutors portrayed Jackson as a serial offender with Neverland as a predator’s lair.
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Michael Jackson
Santa Maria
Calif
Jackson
Thomas Mesereau Jr
Neverland Ranch
Ron Zonen
Associated Press
Mark J. Terrill
Santa Barbara County
Pentagon confirms Quran mishandling at Guantanamo Bay
The Pentagon released new findings confirming deliberate Quran mishandling at Guantanamo Bay with a soldier kicking the holy book and an interrogator fired for unacceptable behavior. Other incidents included urine through an air vent, water balloons wetting Qurans, and a two word obscenity inside a Quran cover as part of Brig. Gen. Hood’s review.
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Washington
Pentagon
Guantanamo Bay
Kenya trip prep for Key Club members continues
Thain and a group of Key Club members prepare for a mission in Kenya focusing on education and cultural exchange with girls. Translators, a Ghanaian staff liaison, and journal entries for Keynoter will document experiences while a safari precedes departure.
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Kenya
Christiana Atibil
Key Club International
sub-Saharan Africa
Atibil
Ghana
Downs
Key Club
Twins memory spans multiple generations at Lee High School
The piece recounts families of twins linked to Lee High School graduates and their posthigh school paths. It notes yearbook mixups causing exclusions, siblings marrying, and twins pursuing college or work in Houston and Baytown. It also lists several current twin graduates from the Class of 2005 and their partners.
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Aileen
Janice Clement
Illeen
Alleen
Houston
Prudential
Baytown
Jerry
Jack Foster
Sterling High School
Texas
Shontell
Shonté Mixon
Joanna Marie
Diana Marie Mendieta
Runoff voting details for District 1 at City Hall
Polls run today 9 am to 3 pm and Sunday 12 30 pm to 5 pm at City Hall 2401 Market St. Runoff voters include those who skipped regular election. District 1 covers Central Heights Morrell Park Southwest Addition Northwood Drive and parts of Pelly. Renteria 41 process technician has led District 1 since 2001 Aguiar 54 retired and heads West Baytown Civic Association and formerly served on the CDBG advisory committee.
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City Hall
Market St
Central Heights
Morrell Park
Southwest Addition
Northwood Drive
Pelly
Renteria
Aguilar
West
Former deputy acquittal ends civil case and new singing career
September 2001 recounts Coates, a black man linked to racial profiling cases, winning a $120,000 settlement against the county. Hardy, fired in 2002 by Sheriff Monroe Kreuzer, pursued a singing career and spoke of faith during trial. He faces six months in jail, a $2,500 fine, and appeals while free on $10,000 bond.
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Coates
Hardy
Chambers County
Monroe Kreuzer
Brazoria
Free Faith Concert at Restoration House Church
Restoration House Church at 1609 Jones Road hosts a free concert on June 11 with performers Robert Johnson Julie Kunefke Vickie Leath Ron Nuce and Jean Russell. Food served at 6 p.m. followed by the concert at 6 45 p.m. Call 281 843 4000 for details.
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Restoration House
Jones Road
Robert Johnson
Julie Kunefke
Vickie Leath
Ron Nuce
Jean Russell
Community church fundraisers and summer programs listed
St Johns UMC hosts a barbecue lunch fundraiser Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 45 p.m. plates cost 10 dollars and include barbecue chicken sausage potato salad and beans. Dinners may be eaten in or carried out. Tickets available at the church office 8 30 a.m. to noon. St Pauls Lutheran to screen a Martin Luther film during breakfast at 9 a.m. A potluck follows the 10 30 a.m. service. Vacation Bible School runs June 13 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity Episcopal. contact 281 422 9333 to register or volunteer. Westminster Presbyterian hosts Open Door Adventure June 13 17 3 5 30 p.m. at Circle G Ranch 7600 Bayway Dr for ages 3 through fifth grade with crafts songs and activities. call 281 424 5314 for details.
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St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Dr
Trinity Episcopal Church
WBS
Ranch House
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Bayway Drive
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