Clinton vetoes three budget items in historic line item move
President Clinton cites new power as he uses the line item veto to block three provisions from budget and tax legislation. He contends the action changes Washington rules, while critics warn of constitutional challenges and political fallout from both parties. The Supreme Court will likely rule on the veto's legality.
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Hobbs Man Wins 20000 in Second Chance Lottery
Gary Britt a Hobbs real estate broker won 20000 in the first Second Chances drawing on August 1. The Texas Lottery Commission later confirmed his win after friends pressed him, noting a 10 day notification delay. Britt plans to share funds with his kids and replace his kitchen counter.
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West Texas roads named best in state for five years
Odessa has the state’s top roads according to Tx-DOT surveys, with 94.5 percent of Odessa district roads rated acceptable or better in 1996 and only 0.03 percent judged unbounded over 1995 96. The district spans 2300 miles from Andrews to the Rio Grande and from Stanton to Pecos, aided by native limestone and caliche.
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Oil riches lure Afghan warlords to pipeline deals
Texas oil man Miller returns to Afghanistan to tout a multi billion pipeline deal linking Masar i Sharif and Kandahar. U.S. firms race to invest tens of billions in Caspian energy, hoping to quiet feuds and unlock vast reserves while political risk remains high. Caspian nations face a new era of American energy interest and long term commitments.
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Conflicting clues haunt Odessa death mystery in van
Sgt. Carl Rogers investigates a decomposed one legged man found July 3 beside a van behind Albert Drive. The van holds three false drivers licenses with different names and dates of birth. A birth certificate and witnesses connect to the name Malcolm Audrey Price Jr, but his real identity remains uncertain as no family or associates come forward. The man was buried under that name a week after discovery in Ector County Cemetery.
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