Gap between haves and have-nots widens in three decades
The article notes a growing income divide in the United States over 30 years, with the wealthiest 20 percent holding 50 percent of income in 2002, while middle and bottom earners lose share amid stagnant wages and rising living costs. It highlights tax cuts shifting burden to the middle class and a softer job market with lower-pay positions in health care, food services, and temp work.
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Census Bureau
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Americas
Mark Zandi
Economy.com
Debbie Reames
Raytown
Reames
Russ
U.S
First day at Lamar draws tears and pride for parents
Amber Ortega and about 339 classmates started at a brand new Lamar campus as ECISD officials led a day of tours and observations. Parents choked up while watching buses depart and steady routines began, with new principals and updated schedules shaping the start.
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Lamar
Ortega
Jessica Porres
Chissa
ECISD Transportation Handles Early Bus Confusion
ECISD transportation director David Morris said first days of bus service bring mix ups as children forget numbers or ride the wrong bus. He noted about 8,600 students were bused Monday with 30 to 40 reporting issues that were resolved before most families could worry.
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Laverne & Shirley
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Cindy Williams
Allstate Ties Texas Rate Cuts to Consumer Relief Efforts
Allstate premiums and authority to order rate reductions aim to help homeowners who faced three years of rises. State Farm and Farmers appeal 12 percent cuts. Allstate remains a leading Texas insurer. TDI will review current rates at month end. advocates urge deeper cuts amid premium growth and lower claims.
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Texas
Texas Department of Insurance
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Dan Lambe
Consumer Advocacy
Texas Watch
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Love Trial Date Set For Courtney Love In Drug Case
Beverly Hills California September 30 set for Courtney Love who faces two felony drug charges for illegal possession of painkillers. She remains free on own recognizance and will stand before Superior Court Judge Elden S. Fox after a brief 10 minute hearing. If convicted she could face up to three years and eight months in prison.
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Rowling hints Harry Potter may not age beyond book seven
At the Edinburgh International Book Festival JK Rowling reads from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and teases readers about future plots. She says Harry will survive to book seven but won’t reveal whether he ages further and hints Voldemort’s fate remains unsettled.
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Texas Lottery Results and Jackpot Summary
The Texas Lottery draws show winning numbers for Cash 12 14 20 26 28 on Monday August 16 and Road Runner Cash 11 13 16 31 34 29 on Saturday August 14. Powerball numbers were 10 11 18 43 with power play 3. Jackpot listed at 525000 dollars and a separate jackpot for Powerball noted.
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Kerry halts campaign for Idaho vacation with Teresa
John Kerry paused his presidential bid Friday to fly to his wife Teresa's Idaho lodge for a vacation. The Kerry clan owns multiple vacation mansions and a barge on the Nile. A Kerry spokesman said he will skip a Florida hurricane damage visit.
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Detroit tests reveal SUVs prone to rollovers
Road tests in Detroit last week show Sport Utility Vehicles highly susceptible to rollovers. Road conditions influence safety outcomes, while Florida bound Suburbans report extreme mileage and strong winds. National Guard patrols in Baltimore after Charley damage underscore security concerns.
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Syria
Stocks Rally As Oil Slump Lifts Markets
Stocks rose sharply on Monday led by the Dow up 129 points amid lower oil prices and upbeat outlooks from Wal-Mart and Lowe's. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 also gained as traders eyed a key inflation reading and a softer oil market. The Empire State index showed a weak August reading, but investors found relief in Chavez recall results easing supply fears.
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Odessa American contact and subscription information
The Odessa American lists staff contacts including Publisher Patrick Canty and Editor John Kerr, shows delivery and service hours, and provides multiple telephone numbers for news, sports, bridal and church notices, and ads. It also details mail and subscription rates and addresses for changes and deliveries.
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