Victims' rights rally and new drug insurance program
Survivors of violent crimes gathered to hear tales of triumph as a prescription drug insurance program with subsidies for low income seniors was unveiled by 1B House. Janet Reno traveled to Miami to press the Elian Gonzalez custody appeal with the great-uncle. Six children die daily in a Horn Africa drought area while millions face risk over a three-year drought.
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Ben & Jerry's Sells to Unilever in $326 Million Deal
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield agreed to sell Ben & Jerry's to Unilever for $326 million plus Unilever's $2.3 billion Slim-Fast purchase. The founders faced shareholder pressure as shares rose to $43.60, though they voiced a hope the brand remains socially minded under the new owner.
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Water supplies steady after record March rainfall in Basin
Officials report the Permian Basin received a rare March downpour boosting the Spence Reservoir by 12.7 feet and adding over 49,000 acre feet of water, enough to cover Odessa needs for a year. Rain reduced hazardous chlorides by 25 to 30 percent, with the storm the largest since the 1930s and considered a 100 year event.
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Washington preps for World Bank protests with crowd control
Police guard bridges and World Bank headquarters as demonstrators rally against lending policies. Trainees learn nonviolent tactics and pledge to avoid violence seen at Seattle protests, aiming to disrupt the World Bank and IMF spring meetings.
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South Carolina Moves to Remove Confederate Flag From Capitol Dome
South Carolina lawmakers vote 36 to 7 in the Senate to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse dome, with Gov Hodges backing the measure. Debate centers on heritage versus racism as a final House vote looms and national groups threaten boycotts over the symbol.
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Paying tax bills by credit card rises in popularity
Millions face year end tax payments with quick options to use credit cards. About 16 700 taxpayers charged averaging 1 362 each by March 31 using MasterCard American Express or Discover via 1 800 2PAYTAX. Visa not included. IRS data through last week shows 70 million returns filed toward 127 million expected.
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Postal Service readies for last minute tax filers
Odessa post offices brace for heavy tax filing demand with four days to deadline. Postmaster Chito Ramirez notes Monday will be busiest and postal hours extended to midnight at the main office. He warns forms dropped after midnight cannot be backdated and recalls 4 a.m. openings with dozens of late forms.
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Owing Uncle Sam if you owe money to the IRS but cannot be bothered to send a check or money order, or are short on cash, you have options. E file your return by You may authorize the Department of the Treasury to withdraw the balance due electronically from your checking or savings account Charge by credit card. Anyone may call 1 888 2PAY TAX or file online to Pay using an installment plan. The IRS offers a streamlined approval process, as long as the balance due is less than $25 000 and can be paid within five years.
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