Alabama school leader pay raise rescinded amid teacher strike
Birmingham school board voted 4-0 to rescind superintendent Johnny Brown’s 30,000 raise as teachers walk out second day leaving classrooms largely empty. Brown would have earned about 181,000 with top aides gaining up to 20,000. 1,300 of 2,100 teachers did not report to work and nearly 39,000 students missed class. The Alabama Education Association urged teachers to return to work as the dispute drew national attention and broader fiscal questions.
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Stuck in Traffic in Los Angeles Tops Hours Per Year
Los Angeles commuters spend the most time in traffic with 82 hours annually. Washington, D.C. records 76 hours, Seattle-Everett, Washington 69 hours, and Atlanta 66 hours, highlighting major city delays across the nation.
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Bumper to bumper commutes lengthen in vast study
A Texas Transportation Institute study of 68 urban areas shows escalating congestion nationwide with two thirds of peak urban travel now through traffic. San Jose, San Francisco Bay area and others saw mixed results while Indianapolis saw traffic time soar 225 percent from 1992 to 1997.
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Horrible Commutes From Congested Urban Areas
The most congested areas reveal drivers lose hours yearly. Los Angeles leads at 82 hours, followed by Washington DC and nearby regions at 76. Seattle Tacoma 69, Atlanta 68, Boston 66, Detroit 62, Dallas 58, Houston 58, San Francisco Oakland 58, Miami 57, Austin 53, Indianapolis 52, Portland 52, St. Louis 52, Baltimore 47. The national average across 68 areas is 34 hours.
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GOP and White House near budget deal amid cuts debate
Republican negotiators pressed for a small across the board cut as talks with the White House progressed toward a near 400 billion dollar budget package. Clinton vetoed a 1 percent reduction earlier, while Hastert and Lew clashed over a 0.42 percent cut and timing of votes for a compromise.
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IRS audit records missing despite FOIA suit over audits
The IRS cannot locate 114 tax-exempt audit files amid a Freedom of Information Act case filed by the Landmark Legal Foundation. The suit alleges possible shredding to hide politically motivated audits, while the agency denies political influence. The secretary reportedly taped over a key recording, and a former IRS manager said 114 files could not be found.
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Royal couple plan bring-a-bottle party in Gloucestershire
A Sun report says Camilla and Prince Charles will host a quiet New Year get‑together at Highgrove for neighbors in Gloucestershire with simple grub prepared by Camilla. Charles’s office declined comment amid anonymous-spokeswoman speculation. The piece adds that Charles’s sons William and Harry invited friends, but locations and details remain undisclosed and will be sent to guests 48 hours before.
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Compiled by Phil Wilke and Roma Wire Reports
A compilation by Phil Wilke and Roma Wire Reports presents diverse briefs and notes from wire service coverage. The summary highlights multiple small items with various locations and organizations, reflecting standard wire report synthesis.
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