Budget deal sparks calls for constitutional budget fix
Texas representative Brian Babin blasts the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 calling it a path to fiscal death by own action. He notes an $80 billion spending increase and $30 billion in new taxes, urges a constitutional balanced budget amendment, and warns of mounting debt as he represents Texas' 36th District including Baytown.
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Baytown golf setback sparks reader critique
John Selensky criticizes Baytown voters for rejecting a new public golf facility, arguing the move halts UIL golf and hurts revenue. He laments local landmarks, praises parks chief Scott Johnson, and notes low turnout of under 12 percent among over 60,000 voters while urging investment in Baytown’s future.
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Weak apology to Mr. Fletcher over political insult
A speaker offers a cautious apology for initiating a verbal confrontation and calls the recipient a narcissist with megalo mania. The message questions why to fear Barack Obama and asserts critics on the left oppose opposing views while claiming to apologize for upsetting his utopian stance.
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Today in History November 5 2015 events and figures
On this date 1872 Susan B. Anthony defied the law by casting a vote and was fined but never paid. 1935 Parker Brothers released Monopoly. 1940 FDR won a third term. 2009 Fort Hood shooting left 13 dead. Maj. Nidal Hasan sentenced to death. Thought by Ida Tarbell cites imagination as future key.
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Scammers use bladder surgery scam targeting callers
A reader reports persistent calls from strangers with Indian accents claiming to be from government agencies or law firms. They fish for personal data, promise accident or settlement money, and urge deception. Snopes notes a surge tied to transvaginal mesh lawsuits, with scammers pressuring for banking info. Report scams to authorities. consult real lawyers. Jane Howard Lee, The Sun contributor.
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