Stocks slide as Wal-Mart sales spark retail fears
Wall Street posted its worst day in over four months as the dollar fell and Wal-Mart reported a 0.1 percent drop in same store sales. The Dow dropped 158.46 points to 12,121.71, led by declines across 27 of 30 stocks while S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell. Bond yields edged lower and crude rose as traders weighed holiday consumption and possible cuts in oil supply.
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Lawmakers weigh ending TAKS for some grade levels
Texas lawmakers will consider ending the TAKS test for upper grades and replacing it with end-of-course exams as part of a broader review of the state’s assessment system. Senate education chair Florence Shapiro argues for meaningful school ratings, while others warn funding and facilities issues may trigger court action. The discussion is set as the Legislature convenes January 9.
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Texas ethics panel allows non disclosure of gift value
State officials need not report the value of monetary gifts from donors. The Texas Ethics Commission voted 5 to 3 to say gift descriptions such as a 'check' suffice on disclosures over 250 dollars. The ruling stems from a 2005 filing by Bill Ceverha involving a 50 000 dollar check to cover legal fees for his role in Texas fundraising.
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