Bush pushes for national intelligence director reform
Washington report notes the Sept 11 commission urged a national intelligence director and President Bush fast tracked the proposal to preserve his electoral edge. Kerry trails as Bush leverages incumbency with a security focus amid looming elections. Bush says the move shows initiative and resolve in safeguarding national security.
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Washington
White House
Bush
Congress
National Intelligence
John Kerry
Kerry
Cheney campaigns for GOP in Lubbock
Vice President Dick Cheney stumped for Republican congressman Randy Neugebauer in West Texas praising his work for Texas. Neugebauer faces Democrat Charles Stenholm in a heated race after redistricting moved Stenholm from District 17 to 19. Cheney lauded Neugebauer for agricultural support, low taxes, energy policy and national defense.
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Dick Cheney
West Texas
Cheney
Randy Neugebauer
Texas
Neugebauer
Charles Stenholm
D-Abilene
Stenholm
House Committee On Agriculture
R-Lubbock
Officials cite ordinances driving city education effort
City inspectors join National Night Out to explain ordinances and their logic to residents. Neighborhood Services Supervisor Darlene Mays notes enforcers must help citizens understand what ordinances mean in practice. Details for tonight's event are to be announced.
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Ment Services
Darlene Mays
Mays
City Rules: Litter, Junk Vehicle, Garage Sale Limits and More
The ordinance covers litter clearance from curb to alley, disposal at the landfill for large items, and possible ticketing or towing for junk vehicles. Homeowners get two garage sales yearly, signs prohibited on poles, open storage indoors, vegetation under 12 inches, and residential vehicle limits. Call 335-4820 for details.
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Manufacturing grows in July as orders rise
In July the ISM manufacturing index stood at 62.0, up from 61.1 in June, marking the 14th straight gain and aligning with analysts' forecasts. Separate Commerce data show June construction spending fell 0.3 percent to 985.2 billion dollars after a modest May rise, signaling a cooling economy. Norbert Ore, ISM survey chair, called July a solid start for the third quarter with rising orders and production.
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New York
U.S
Institute For Supply Management
Commerce Department
Norbert J. Ore
Institute
Officials to update public on Ports-to-Plains corridor
State transportation officials from Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Colorado will hold a public meeting today in Midland County to update residents on a 1.5 million corridor management plan for the Ports-to-Plains, a 1390 mile roadway project. A 30 minute presentation on project prioritization funding traffic and environmental considerations will be given at 4 30 and 6 p m with executives from Midland Odessa corridors in attendance.
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Midland
Departments of Transportation
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Colorado
Center For Energy and Economic Diversification
Midland County
Peggy Thurin
Texas Department of Transportation
Ports-to- Plains
Thurin
Ports-to-Plains
United States
James Beauchamp
Midland-Odessa
Beauchamp
Portstoplainscorridor.com
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