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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2004
Page
6
Texas faces a rural urban water rights clash as 226 House and 104 Senate bills prefiled for the 79th Legislature starting Jan 11 2005. Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs warns a significant water session ahead while pay raises gain support for state employees.
Texas Legislature saw 5,592 bills filed with 1,383 enacted while the governor vetoed 48. Farmers Insurance settles after a 17.5 percent rate cut mandate, offering 5 percent to new and 15 percent one-time discounts to existing customers. State Farm contests a 12 percent rollback as Lt. Gov. Dewhurst seeks broader homeowner cost relief. State Auditor reports average state worker pay at 32,681 with a 15 percent turnover, younger staff leaving more and retirement-age employees dominating.
Written submissions from the United States and Brazil precede the second round of the World Trade Organization appeal on U S cotton support policies. The hearing in Geneva aims to challenge the prior panel’s findings as U S cotton leaders push arguments against Brazil’s economic analysis. A decision is expected around February or March, potentially influencing congressional debates on U S participation.
Guest column argues energy is the nation’s top issue and calls for a NOW energy policy. It cites IEA and National Commission on Energy Policy reports, notes stalemate, forecasts rising oil use and emissions, and urges rural America to lead a broad policy coalition.
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