Plan to trim Texas education funding sparks belt tightening
The piece reports on Texas leaders proposing spending cuts to close a $27 billion gap, calling for belt tightening with Governor Perry proposing no Rainy Day Fund use and lawmakers pledging salary sacrifices, while critics say cuts will hit public schools and teacher jobs. It cites Heflin and Dewhurst pledging pension and salary sacrifices and talks of reallocating funds to protect classrooms. The report notes education commissioner Robert Scott warns of $6 billion additional cuts needed to avoid harm to schools.
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Meals on Wheels plea boosts aid to Baytown program
A reader praises the Meals on Wheels Baytown program suffering funding cuts that reduced daily meals from 340 to 305. An anonymous donor pledged 5000 dollars needing matching gifts from businesses and individuals to unlock the match, urging checks to Baytown Meals on Wheels at 3900 North Main 77521 with a note for the match.
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Today in History highlights key events and milestones
On this 76th day of the year notable events include Boston evacuation in 1776, Roosevelt's muckraker speech in 1906, Camp Fire Girls formation in 1910, and the National Gallery of Art opening in 1941. Also californium creation announced in 1950 and Vanguard satellite launch in 1958.
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Ron Paul Opposes Libya Intervention and No Fly Zone
Representative Ron Paul from the 14th District argues against US intervention in Libya, warns a no fly zone would be an act of war, cites the Constitution’s war powers, and urges Congress to vote before any deployment while highlighting economic costs and foreign policy risks. He emphasizes that Libya’s turmoil is not a US business and calls for restraint.
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