Remembering America’s fallen heroes this Memorial Day
The speaker honors U S military personnel who sacrificed for freedom, noting Texas ties and Kerr County wreath ceremony. They recall Nathan Chapman as Afghanistan’s first enemy-fire casualty, praise the war on terror's gains, and cite Reagan and national vigilance while expressing eternal gratitude to all servicemen and women.
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San Antonio
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Nathan Chapman
bin Laden
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Ronald Reagan
United States
Today in History and Birth Days Snapshot
The item notes 149th day of 2011 and 71st day of spring with historical milestones. It lists 1453 Constantinople fall, 1790 Rhode Island ratification, 1953 Hillary and Norgay Everest summit, 2009 Sotomayor Supreme Court nomination. Includes today’s notable births and sports moment, plus a JFK quote.
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Senate budget stalemate deepens as Reid blocks Democratic plan
GOP leaders condemn Democrats for withholding a 2012 budget. Sessions presses Reid to unveil a proposal, noting the last budget passed was in 2009. Pelosi and Reid are accused of political maneuvering to avoid a formal plan, while Republicans cite a basic constitutional duty to budget.
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Los Angeles Times
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Gang of Six
Paul Ryan
Kent Conrad
Mitch McConnell
Obama
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Byron York
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Baytown Sun Letter Policy and Contact Details
Submissions to The Baytown Sun must be signed letters or guest columns with author address and phone number not for publication. Originals only, up to 250 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns. Send to Adam Vanelli at P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522 or via fax, email, or phone with delivery times and circulation hours listed. Editor Janie Gray oversees the policy.
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