Texas lawmakers split on making votes public on all bills
Texans can see votes on certain measures like school pledge and moment of silence, but not all recorded votes. Public interest groups push for full recording, arguing voters deserve to know each legislator’s stance. Some fear political backlash in voice votes.
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Bonilla pushes bed space boost for detained illegals
U S Representative Henry Bonilla presses to add at least 40 000 detention beds under the 9 11 Commission Implementation Act. The plan would add 8 000 spaces annually 2006 through 2010 to DHS Detention and Removal. Bonilla argues more beds curb border security risks and improve adjudication and removal. he notes low return rates for released immigrants and urges action.
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Rescue copter crash leaves six missing in Bering Sea
Coast Guard helicopter ferrying crew from the stranded freighter Selendang Ayu crashed in 25 foot swells and 30 knot winds. Four survivors were rescued. six crew members remain missing as teams search frigid waters. The freighter carrying grain drifted after engine failure. 18 other crew members and two were rescued earlier. A possible fuel spill near a wildlife habitat prompted response. The ship, owned by SMC Group of Singapore, flies under a Malaysian flag with Filipino and Indian crew.
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Del Rio Man Acquitted In Break-In And Assault Case
A state district court jury deliberated about 90 minutes Wednesday before acquitting 30 year old Ray Rodriguez Ill of burglary with intent to commit assault and assaulting his ex girlfriend. Judge Tom Lee presided in 63rd Judicial District Court as defense attorney Ricardo Ramos welcomed the verdict and thanked the jury for delivering justice.
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Snow Remains as Treasury Secretary in Bush Administration
Treasury Secretary John Snow will stay on after President Bush requested he remain in the post. Snow, 65, praised for steady defense of economic policies, faced speculation of a Cabinet shakeup as Veterans Affairs Chief Anthony Principi departed.
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