No Punishment for Foley Dominates Ethics Probe
The House ethics inquiry into Mark Foley’s sexually explicit messages to teenage pages leaves Foley certain to escape punishment. The probe widens to examine who knew what and when, with potential rebukes or expulsion only for others, while Foley left Congress. Representative Berman and Biggert note broad scope and authority limits as the investigation proceeds.
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Washington
House
Mark Foley
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Foley
House Ethics Committee
California
Howard Berman
No friendship or acquaintance as high school attack suspect sought
Harris County and local police with FBI investigate a series of attacks on young adult males in unincorporated East Harris County Highlands Baytown and nearby areas. A composite sketch circulated with tips sought from parents and friends. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for tips leading to an arrest and anonymity.
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Houston
Quantico
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Highlands
North Baytown
Garth Road
Lee College Clifford
Clifford
Jury foreman recalls rollercoaster trial on teen killer
Former Baytown Sun editor recalls serving as foreman during a high profile case in which a 12 year old was found responsible for a murder after taking a pistol from his mother’s home and firing at his father’s vehicle. The boy was given custody to the Texas Youth Commission until age 16 with possible parole after three years. The jurors grappled with whether to place the teen on probation or send him to Texas DC, a decision influenced by the boy’s unstable state of mind and a recent psychologist visit.
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Deborah Giesler
Magness
West
Harris County
Lohstroh
Baytown Sun
Texas Youth Commission
Texas DC
Stallworth Stadium
Judge narrows Austin smoking ban liability for bar owners
U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks ruled that bar owners cannot be held liable when patrons ignore no smoking signs. The decision preserves the ban but limits penalties and enforcement steps, requiring quick review and capping fines at 500 dollars.
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U.S
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Jennifer Riggs
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Anne Morgan
French panel pushes public smoking ban in enclosed spaces
A parliamentary panel in France urged a government ban on smoking in enclosed public areas within a year and proposed hermetically sealed rooms for smokers. Health Minister Xavier Bertrand cites 66,000 annual France deaths from smoking related illness, with 5,000 from second hand smoke. The panel’s report calls for action by mid October, aiming for effect by next September across cafes offices schools restaurants airports and stations. European trend cites Ireland Spain Italy Britain and U.S. cites 17 states and 474 municipalities with bans. Hawaii starts in November and Washington DC goes smokeless in January.
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Paris
Jacques Chirac
James Dean
Xavier Bertrand
Ireland
Spain
Italy
Britain
U.S
Hawaii
Washington, D.C
Controversy Over Smoking Ban Ordinance Enters Election
City officials and proponents clash over interpretation of a proposed smoke free ordinance. Critics warn the draft could force signage on vehicles and affect businesses, while supporters push only for no smoking in enclosed public places. Officials say enforcement hinges on legislative intent and may require language clarifications before or after voter approval.
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Richard Ehlers
Ehlers
Ramirez
Austin
Citizens’ Group
James Haarmeyer
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