ECISD fifth grade TAKS math results near state average
ECISD fifth graders posted 77 percent passing in math, just below the statewide 79 percent. Texas requires passing both math and reading TAKS for promotion. fifth grade reading earlier hit 73 percent. Retakes set for May 17. Reagan Magnet led with 100 percent, others above average included Noel, Gale Pond Alamo, Ireland, and more.
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Lawmakers back 'improved' energy bill balanced to spare fossil fuels
Two members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee say the latest energy bill buys consumers more time with finite fossil fuels while steering the nation toward a post hydrocarbon era. Rep. Shadegg and Rep. Wilson praise a balanced approach supporting wind sun and hydrogen while acknowledging producer tax breaks and deepwater credits delay end of oil and gas in the Lower 48.
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What's in the bill opened Arctic coastal plain to oil
The measure proposes opening Alaska's Arctic coastal plain to oil activity and offers eight point one billion dollars in tax breaks over ten years for oil gas nuclear coal and electric sectors, with a two year extension of certain timelines.
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House approves massive energy bill facing Senate hurdles
The House passed a wide energy bill promising over 12 billion in tax breaks to energy firms and opening an Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling. It rejects a higher fuel economy mandate, while a White House analysis questions incentive size, especially a 2 billion Gulf deepwater subsidy. President Bush calls it a step to energy independence. Senate action expected in coming weeks with negotiations to follow.
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