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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2006
Page
8
A storm system brings rain and chilly temperatures around the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. Rain from a cold front wets New England. Summerlike heat returns to West Texas.
Private parties pursue resolution while architect contractor trade accusations persist. Davis from Chamberlain Hrdlicka begins formal investigation, examining documents and interviewing parties to determine responsibility and potential remedies for the city. Council members compare past projects and question inspection and oversight practices.
Lee College growth and fiscal stewardship highlight Moore-Fontenot's tenure on the Board of Regents. She cites tax reductions in 2001-2002 and 2005-2006 while preserving academics and campus improvements. RE-ELECT Susan Moore-Fontenot to another term.
SAN DIEGO The FBI will accept tips on corrupt government officials via a new public website. Mueller cited over 1,000 corrupt employees convicted in two years, most cases sparked by tips, while many go unreported due to indifference or fear of retribution. The site invites public submissions.
FBI reports push for online tips on corruption via a site announced by Mueller in San Diego. The city faced high profile cases including ex Congressman Randy Duke Cunningham pleading guilty to accepting 2.4 million dollars in bribes and a March sentence of over eight years. Investigations also felled a former city councilman and led to indictments of pension board officials.
FEMA officials in Fort Worth outlined improvements since Katrina, including live streaming to assess disasters, GPS tracking for supply trucks, flood area equipment, wading boats stockpiles, and a Coast Guard partnership to deploy boats quickly. Tim Gallagher said the agency has adapted to be in much better shape to respond.
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