Reform bill eyed to privatize foster care management duties
Texas lawmakers discuss a reform package led by Senator Jane Nelson proposing outsourcing 10 percent of foster care management to private firms as a test. Critics caution due to the vulnerable population while advocates like Dr Curt Mooney argue outsourcing could boost family impact and oversight.
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Curt Mooney
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A two hour group session provides weight loss and stop smoking hypnosis free of charge funded by public support and sponsored by New Life Clinics TM. Treatment is safe and adults or mature teens may sign in 30 minutes early with no paperwork. A voluntary five dollar donation is appreciated.
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Appeals court bars class action in Enron banking suit
A federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled that Enron shareholders cannot pursue a class action against investment banks including Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse for aiding Enron's fraud. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Houston judge and said class certification could pressure a settlement, delaying the $40 billion case and postponing trial.
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District 6 Councilman Leads Recall Campaign Against Valentine
District 6 councilman filed to create an action committee to recall Valentine with Stuart Hansmann, a resident, leading the effort. Lee cites word of mouth and organizing groundwork for a successful campaign. Deputy City Secretary Ann Smith said Ken Valentine filed paperwork for a specific purpose political committee on March 13. Valentine maintains a site at KeepKen.org.
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Valentine
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