Baytown firings tied to Hurricane Rita evacuation policy
General says Texas Labor Code prohibits firing employees who leave to participate in a public evacuation, with exemptions for emergency services personnel and those needed to restore vital services. Baytown fire and public works staff faced terminations for abandoning duties as Rita approached, while others received administrative leave. hearings and appeals are ongoing as city officials dispute who is eligible for protection under the statute.
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Roberts chosen to lead Supreme Court as Chief Justice
Roberts addresses Senate after confirmation vote as the new chief justice. The ceremony signals a shift potential, with O'Connor’s successor uncertain, while Roberts pledges rulings guided by law and Constitution, not personal beliefs. The vote split highlights party lines and pressure from abortion opponents and supporters.
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Miller agrees to testify in CIA leak investigation
Judith Miller, longtime New York Times reporter, is freed after nearly three months in custody. She agreed to testify before a grand jury about the Bush administration’s disclosure of CIA officer Valerie Plame’s identity. Miller left the Alexandria detention center after meeting with Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald and said her source released her from confidentiality obligations.
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Stocks rally on investor optimism after storms
New York AP stock markets surged as investors grew confident about the economy despite Rita and Katrina. The Dow rose 79.69 to 10,552.78, the S&P 500 gained 10.79, and the Nasdaq climbed 25.82. Oil rose to 66.79 a barrel, bonds fell, and the dollar weakened. Investors await data on employment and demand to gauge storms’ impact and third quarter earnings.
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