Lawmakers debate jellyfish control and research funding
In the Congressional record Rep. Dingell and colleagues discuss a bill to extend funding for a three year research program addressing jellyfish and other stinging marine pests in U S coastal waters. The measure seeks 2 25 million dollars to study sea nettles and the Portuguese man of war with broader federal research supports.
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John D. Dingell
Ge Salitiongl
United States
Gross
Iowa
Maryland
Lake Michigan
Edward A. Garmatz
Michigan
Dingell
Remodeling of Capitol offices and spaces explored
Bids exceed $1 million for remodeling the Texas Capitol. private offices allocated to Senators, new committee rooms with sound and TV lighting planned. Capitol station post office to move to the new Finance Building. restoration of entrance areas to their original splendor.
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Austin
Capitol
Senators
Senate
State Competroller
House
State Treasury
Capitol Station Post Office
Finance
Statehouse
Bush cites rural migration as a growing problem
Congressman George Bush warned last week that continued migration from rural areas could worsen urban issues such as pollution high crime and racial tension. He cited his Rural Job Development Act proposing tax incentives to attract industries to rural zones and urged Congress to act with planning and local government support.
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George Bush
Bush
U. S
The Hemline Calculator Bright Idea for Fashion
Old philosopher writes to the editor proposing a tape measure sewn to each dress to fix hemlines. He suggests precise yearly increments to keep women in style and jokes about patenting the idea.
Will we see such a training
The piece argues that days of immediate high salary for new graduates are ending as public education benefits from recycling higher degrees into teaching. It suggests that teacher quality will rise with better pay and experience, aligning with changing needs in technical and academic education.
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Texas
U. S. Justice Department
Civil Rights Division
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Justice Department
Washington
Dallas
Texas Education Agency
TEA
HEW
Austin
Public vote reform shifts House toward open records
The piece argues the teller vote practice in the U S House should end its secrecy. It cites quotes from Rep Thomas P ONeill and Rep Charles S Gubser about public trust, journalistic scrutiny, and tax payer concerns. It notes teller votes record only totals and favor public accountability in major issues.
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U.S. House
Thomas P. O’neill
D-Mass
Congress
Executive Branch
Charles S. Gubser
Calif
U. S. House
Texas Proud Of Accomplishment Noted In July Seventy
A clipped line from a Texas local page praises a notable July 23, 1970 achievement. The item highlights communal pride and collective relief at an apparent success reported in the Texas section.
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Laie Seo
Texas
Tax treatment of damages in personal injury cases
A neighbor damages your fence and you receive $200 cash. If you sue and win, the amount is tax free as compensation to make you whole. only punitive damages may be taxable. Examples include defamation and breach of promise cases where the portion meant as punishment is taxed. plaintiff gains beyond restitution may be taxable.
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Texas Manufacturers Association
TMA
Ed C. Burris
Burris
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Congressional Ecord
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Congressional Record Daily
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Coordinating Board of the Texas College and University System
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State Board of Medical Examiners
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John A. Haddad
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State Bar of Texas
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