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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 2008

Page

4

Norway reports Russia to suspend military ties with NATO

Norway's Defense Ministry said Russia informed Oslo it will freeze all military cooperation with NATO and allied countries. A Moscow official notified they will issue a written note, while Norwegian diplomats seek clarification. NATO officials had urged Moscow to withdraw from Georgia before any new ties.

Oslo Norway Russia NATO Defense Ministry Moscow Georgia Ministry of Defense Espen Barth Eide Eide Kremlin Interfax Brussels Washington Mikhail Saakashvili Tbilisi

McCain challenges Obama as race tightens

McCain chides Obama for getting testy as the race tightens. Obama asserts sharper tone amid renewed attacks and new ads. Polls show McCain closing the gap with Obama at 43 to 46 percent, aided by Romney backing among whites, men, evangelicals, and Republicans while Obama retains his lead among blacks, young voters, and women.

Washington John McCain Barack Obama White House Obama McCain Pew Research Center

District grapples with overnight travel rule changes

Concern over new policy to require two bus drivers on trips sparks safety worries for OHS softball parents. Superintendent Fuller says plan to discuss with Steve Brown may schedule another meeting, while noting budget pressures from rising gas costs. Parents remain skeptical about resolution as overnight stays aid athlete preparation for district events.

Fuller Steve Brown Ector County Independent School Brown Clark OHS Dana Smith Dr. Brown

Cost effectiveness of HPV vaccine drops with age

A government study finds Gardasil is highly cost effective for girls at age 12 but less so for women in their 20s. Researchers question expanding vaccination to ages 27 to 45, while FDA has not approved such use. Merck seeks broader labeling and catch-up campaigns continue.

Atlanta Merck & Co U.S. Food and Drug Administration

County to Assume Ector alt education duties amid JJAEP concerns

The Ector County alternative education role may shift to the county juvenile board. Expelled students could mix with lesser offenders as curricula shift to juvenile board planning. Costs rise including possible new facilities. Serrano cites examples from Williamson County where a boot camp JJAEP cost about 2.1 million for 2006 07 with more staff and transport needs. Rodriguez argues supervision by officers could ease teaching challenges and keeping expelled students off the street.

Ector County JJAEP Serrano Williamson County Ing Alternative Education Center Ruby Rodriguez Rodriguez

Biden Emerges as Democratic Favorite for Obama Nominee

The Chicago based report notes Senator Joe Biden is seen as the Democratic favorite to join Barack Obama on the ticket. Obama plans a quiet decision with supporters texted announcement, while Gov Kathlee Sebelius and Tim Kaine and Senator Evan Bayh are also considered.

Chicago Joe Biden Barack Obama Obama Biden Espe Cially Kathleen Sebelius Kansas Tim Kaine Virginia Evan Bayh Indiana

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