Texas oil incentive plan eyed by Railroad Commissioners
Texas Railroad Commissioners plan a nine city whistlestop tour in September to push new oil incentive proposals. Staff drafts seek to deregulate and end production taxes on idle wells while allowing pilot wells. Commissioner Barry Williamson says the measures could create jobs and revenue if revenue-neutral, with 1995 legislative goals and possible extensions of existing incentives.
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White House urges Starr to press on with investigation
The White House criticized the surprise pick of Kenneth Starr as independent counsel calling it a waste of time and money. Panetta urged Starr to continue where the prior investigator left off focusing on Whitewater contacts between the White House and Treasury.
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Simpson slayings stir Manson murder memories
On the 25th anniversary of the Tate LaBianca murders memories of that crime resurface as Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman are killed. Prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi and Deputy District Attorney Steven Kay reflect on fear and media attention, comparing the cases to the 1969 killings.
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Camera may shape Simpson trial proceedings
Los Angeles AP reports that live TV camera coverage in the O J Simpson murder trial could educate or trivialize justice. Legal expert Harland Braun warns gavel to gavel broadcasts may mislead the public about evidence and threaten jury relevance.
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Immigration registry draws fire from civil rights activists
In Houston, former lawmaker Barbara Jordan faces criticism for backing a national employment registry. Critics compare it to blacklisting of the 1950s and warn it could usher in a de facto national identity system. Jordan argues it would verify work eligibility by Social Security numbers.
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Doctors fight for ability to treat chronic pain with opioids
Arlington physician Dr Frank A told Cheri Place in Overland Park Kansas she faces desperate pain and risk of suicide. For three years she could not find a local doctor willing to prescribe opioids. Adams recalls her case as typical of obstacles pain patients face and notes her desire to live or to seek physician Jack Kevorkian.
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