Bush Time Runs Out On Nuclear Deals With Iran North Korea India
President Bush rushes to finalize nuclear arrangements as Iran stalls, North Korea delays, and India delays a civilian energy accord. Analysts warn a new administration may inherit fragile pacts and unresolved risks, with critics labeling it tunnel vision while supporters praise flexibility. McCain backs diplomacy with sanctions while Obama favors expanded talks.
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Collision at Eastridge Road Ends with Fire in Street
A dump truck and a Dodge hot shot truck collided at Eastridge Road, pushing the dump truck into a traffic light pole that caught fire. Witnesses say Ricky Whisenhunt, 26, failed to yield the right of way, receiving a citation. Onlookers helped bystanders and drivers escaped unharmed as flames engulfed the street.
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County Officials Back 5 Percent Pay Increase Plan
Commissioners discussed a 5 percent raise for about half of county employees as part of the step pay program. Freddie Gardner supported the plan while Greg Simmons warned of a 7 percent insurance cost rise next year. Redford noted the increase is already budgeted for 2008-09 and District Clerk Janis Morgan praised the idea as a response to rising living costs.
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Greg Simmons
Redford
Janis Morgan
County approves 3 percent raise for workers and retirees
Ector County votes in a budget hearing to raise pay 3 percent for all employees and grant retirees a first ever increase. The cost runs about 600000 for current staff and 191000 for retirement system benefits, with retirement contributions rising just under 1 percent retroactive to first hire. Commissioner Barbara Graff says retirees have been long overlooked.
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Barbara Graff
Conaway urges Congress to reconvene on energy bill
Rep Conaway calls for a Republican energy package with expanded domestic drilling and alternative fuels. He says America must show the world it will contribute resources and expertise to solve the energy problem while managing costs. He supports Continental Shelf drilling and compressed natural gas for vehicles.
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House
Conaway
America
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Georgia
Associated Press
Poll on Solutions for the American Energy Crisis
A reader poll asks which approach would most ease the energy crisis. Options include increasing domestic drilling offshore drilling ANWR keeping prices high investing in alternatives forcing better mileage or none of the above. Cast your vote at www.oapa.com.
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Oapa.com
On the Net Mike Conaway's Page
Official U S House page for Congressman Mike Conaway providing biography legislative interests and contact options with links to committees and district information on the congressman’s online profile.
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