Texas Faces Ike Cleanup Costs and Budget Strain
The Dallas Morning News weighs Texas post Ike costs led by Galveston rebuild and wind pool overruns. Gov Perry pledges rebuilding while lawmakers weigh how to recapitalize the hurricane insurance pool, fund roads and refineries, and balance tax cuts with other priorities.
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Neighbors cope after Ike as Baytown slowly recovers
Jim Finley reflects on the hurricane’s disruption in Baytown noting many locals lack power and patience. He praises city leaders and neighborly aid while condemning a few reckless acts. He recalls Casablanca’s line on measuring small people against bigger troubles.
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Google logos and policy shift spark reader concerns
Readers argue Google should honor more holidays with logo changes, not just major events. The piece notes Google’s past celebrations from Olympics to Velazquez, Lego, and Leap Day, then critiques its silence on Memorial Day and Sept 11, while highlighting its evolving abortion ads policy and neutrality claims.
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