WTO Report on U.S. Cotton Program Draws Farm Outcry
Leaked highlights of a WTO panel ruling prompt outrage from U.S. farmers and Bush administration supporters. Panel findings may limit U.S. cotton subsidies. final determination expected in coming years. Industry observers warn policy sovereignty could face constraints, with long term impacts uncertain.
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Texas Committee on Insurance Fraud Formed in Texas
Insurance industry leaders in Austin report rising fraudulent claims including fake neck injuries from minor crashes. The Texas Committee on Insurance Fraud will push tougher penalties and stronger prosecution while the Department of Insurance funds special prosecutors in major counties. Dallas County DA Bill Hill leads the initiative to target insurance fraud.
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Texans face new school and tax plan debate in House
The House Select Committee on Public School Finance sent its substitute for House Bill 1 and House Joint Resolution 1 to the full House for debate. The package caps property tax, raises the sales tax, expands taxable items, and adds a payroll tax while legalizing slot machines for revenue. Also notes retirement of Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Phillips and DPS crackdown on rave party drug use with a public safety advisory and web resource.
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Reflections on Two Mothers and Their Enduring Influence
Eddie McHugh recalls two women who shaped his faith Lydia McHugh and Geneva Honeycutt. He praises their godliness prayer life discipline sacrifice and perseverance. He notes the lasting impact of a believing mother and urges readers to show affection to their mothers.
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Blood drive urged by editor in May event
Coy Jones urges health adults to donate blood at a donor coach on Saturday May 8 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in United Supermarket parking lot. He adds that giving blood makes one a hero and that the Brownfield News accepts wedding notices under a policy, with a one month freshness rule and optional paid packages for older events.
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