Get our fiscal house in order
Treasury Secretary Geithner reassured Beijing students that China’s holdings are very safe while Bernanke warned the United States faces rising interest rates if deficits persist. He urged spending cuts or tax increases to stabilize the fiscal situation, noting long-term risks to national safety and economic ruin if not addressed.
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Letter Commends Goose Creek Board on Pumphrey Closure
A former Pumphrey Elementary founder thanks the Goose Creek CISD board for closing the school after 31 years of service. He recalls gas-related safety drills, evacuations to Baker Road and Safeway, bus transport to Gentry and Sultis Stadium, and gas line repairs by Exxon contacts. He endorses Dr. Toby York as new superintendent.
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How active should state government be in Texas politics
The Texas Legislature debated government activity with Perry favoring minimal action and tax restraint while Sen. Carona and allies sought broader funding for transportation and unemployment programs. The session highlighted clashes over a local-option gas tax, federal stimulus use, and political risk as elections approach.
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Texans urged to help neighbors with post DTV transition
Kay Bailey Hutchison urges Texans to assist relatives and friends who faced the recent digital television switch to ensure access to essential broadcasts and safety alerts. She notes many households, especially elderly and disabled, may still need converter boxes or installation help while highlighting the nationwide move to digital signals and improved public safety communications.
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