Iraqi cleric clears way for interim constitution signing
In Baghdad the leading Shiite cleric signaled no objection to an interim constitution, enabling a signing with no changes. Talks between Governing Council members and Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani followed resistance to Kurdish power, while later seven rockets struck central Rashdad near the al Rasheed Hotel. One injured as analysts warn of sectarian strain amid the crisis.
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Pentagon to Run Most Iraq Aid Programs After Dispute
In Baghdad, US officials said the Pentagon will oversee about 90 percent of an $18.4 billion Iraqi reconstruction aid package, with the State Department managing roughly 10 percent. The plan covers 2,300 construction projects over four years, and about $5 billion in contracts to 17 companies will begin this week under the Pentagon led coalition authority.
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Texas homeowners seek relief as insurance reforms lag
Dallas reports show average premiums down about 4 percent from 2003, far short of the 12 to 18 percent target. State Farm remains unused for new customers since 2001 mold claims, while Farmers restricts agents to ten new policies monthly. The Insurance Department and insurers clash over rate cuts, and 113,000 homeowners rely on the FAIR Plan, a last resort with limited coverage, as reforms take time to deliver savings.
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Graffiti Vandalism Hit Lubbock Mosque
In Lubbock the Islamic Center of the South Plains faced antis Muslim vandalism with graffiti broken computers and windows. Imam Mohamed El-Mochar found the scene Sunday morning at 6 20 a.m. Police and FBI officials were investigating with no immediate comment.
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Bonfire memorabilia return at Texas A&M amid memorial ribbon rule
Texas A&M President Robert Gates lifts the moratorium on selling licensed Bonfire memorabilia at Campus gift shop and other outlets. Vendors must include a memorial ribbon honoring the 1999 Bonfire collapse victims. Merchandise such as T shirts caps and cups will be available again. The 59 foot tower toppled in 1999 killing 12 and injuring 27 during the annual Bonfire event at the Texas A&M-University of Texas game.
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State may close Skyview Living Center over safety violations
State investigators confirmed several health and safety violations at Skyview Living Center in San Antonio. In four years the Texas Department of Human Services received more than 400 complaints about the facility. In September 2002 the department refused to renew Skyview's license, said spokesperson Rosemary Patterson.
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