Texas schools fight for money and court role
Texas courts force Legislature to fund public schools amid a long running seventh school finance suit. The piece notes 5.2 million public school students and 227,827 in charter schools, with lawyers arguing in court that funding levels affect liberty and future competitiveness. Key figures include Sen. Kirk Watson, Gov. Greg Abbott, and Solicitor General Scott Keller.
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Austin
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Texas Supreme Court
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Supreme Court
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Mexico
Rance Craft
Rick Perry
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State view on crime fear versus facts from FBI data
The article reassures readers that violent crime in America is down from 20 years ago per FBI and Office of Justice Programs data. Murders fell from 9 to 4.5 per 100,000, total murders down about 9,000, rapes and robberies also declined, while media fear contrasts with the declining yearly trend.
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FBI
United States
U.S
Office of Justice Programs
Fort Worth
Power of marketing shapes water choices nationwide
Kennebec Journal argues that aggressive marketing elevated bottled water to rival soda, with Americans drinking 35 gallons a year and trends suggesting bottle water could surpass soda as the top packaged beverage soon. It notes health benefits of water vs sugar laden drinks, while warning of environmental costs and endorsing tap water and refillable bottles.
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Beverage Industry
United States
Kennebec Journal
Maine
Today in History highlights milestones and disasters
On September 8, 1892 an early Pledge of Allegiance appeared in The Youth's Companion. In 1900 Galveston hurricane killed about 8000. In 1921 Margaret Gorman became Miss America. In 1966 Star Trek premiered. In 1974 Nixon pardon. In 1985 Pete Rose tied hits record. Congress aided Katrina relief. Bush urged easy benefits for victims. Thought for Today by Charles Seymour.
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Ty Cobb
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Chicago
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George W. Bush
Charles Seymour
Clinton says no email apology for private account use
Hillary Clinton defended her use of a private email account and server while at the State Department, saying what she did was allowed by the State Department. She argued the email issue is a distraction and has not damaged her presidential campaign, noting she turned over about 55,000 pages of emails and plans to reintroduce herself to voters.
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Iowa
Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Barack Obama
Clinton
NBC News
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Newak
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