Cotton Dominates July Washington Cotton Center Briefing
July in Washington features focus on FY05 Agriculture spending, the Brazil cotton WTO decision appeal, and crop insurance reform. House approves FY05 Agriculture Appropriations at 16.77 billion discretionary funding with gridlocked Senate action. Discussions cover conservation funding, risk management options, and calls for flexible coverage levels. USTR NCC push against WTO draft terms. Mali Chad Burkina Faso and Benin officials visit to study U.S. policy.
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Reflections on Unity in Diversity from Terry County Alliance
An inspirational column by a Terry County Ministerial Alliance member explores faith, unity, and service. It emphasizes diverse congregations working together, mutual encouragement, and community strength through shared values and action.
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Military plans add 8800 soldiers to Texas by 2006
Pentagon announces 8800 additional troops for Texas with 5000 to Fort Hood in 2005 and 3800 to Fort Bliss in 2006 as BRAC moves forward. Hearings planned in August on 20.5 million in Killeen area road projects to handle more traffic. Gov Perry notes Fort Bliss expansion and invites El Paso input. Happy Sales Tax Holiday.
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State sales tax holiday dates and rules explained
The sixth annual state sales tax holiday runs August 6 to 8 with exemptions on most clothing and footwear. Boots for hiking or cowboy wear may be tax free, but climbing or fishing boots are not. Certain items like a fishing hat qualify. Details and a help line are on the comptroller site and at 1 800 252 5555. Texas reaches a $5 million wireless settlement with three major carriers over misleading ads and service charges. The agreement requires accurate coverage maps, a two week contract termination window, and revised advertising practices. TPWD forecasts a good but declining dove population with a Sept. 1 Central and North Zone opening and Sept. 24 South Zone. Bag limits are 15 North, 12 Central, 15 South. A third-banding study seeks population data. hunters reporting banded birds receive a certificate.
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Rural vote in play as Bush faces shifting rural support
Thomas D. Rowley argues rural Americans hold key to 2004 outcome. Poll shows Bush leading Kerry 51 to 42 among rural voters in battleground states, but confidence wanes as perceived wrong track rises. Analysts say rural turnout could tilt the election if issues become concrete policy demands.
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