Perry orders school spending restrictions
Governor Rick Perry ordered the state education commissioner to limit non classroom spending by Texas school districts. The plan caps non classroom expenditures at 35 percent of budgets, phased in over years, to be designed by Education Commissioner Shirley Neeley. Perry cited legislative inaction and pledged executive action to deliver reform.
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Rick Perry
Texas
Perry
Shirley Neeley
Iraq delays vote on constitution in last-minute stalemate
In Baghdad a Shiite Kurdish bloc unveils a federated constitution while Sunni Arabs reject it, delaying approval. Parliament schedules a three-day pause as U.S. envoy Khalilzad cites three red lines: federalism, Baath purge, and electoral rules for assembly officers.
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Iraq
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Zalmay Khalilzad
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Ba’ath
If You Go: Wednesday Show at Ector County
Event details list two showtimes Wednesday at 5 p m and 7 45 p m in Ector County with tickets priced 10 for children and 14 for adults and coupons available at most outlets.
Gary Carden Circus International Life and Reach
Ringmaster Alberto Valencia explains the 100 member troupe travels 40 000 miles and 42 weeks a year across the United States and Canada. The circus features performers from around the world and highlights the unique life of circus workers.
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Gary Carden Circus International
Alberto Valencia
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Canada
Valencia
Connecticut challenges No Child Left Behind law
Connecticut became the first state to sue over the No Child Left Behind act, calling it an unfunded federal mandate. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal urged the federal government to provide funds, arguing the law imposes costly testing and programs without payment. The suit seeks a ruling that state and local funds cannot be used to meet the act's goals.
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Hartford. Conn
Connecticut
Bush
Richard Blumenthal
U.S
Margaret Spellings
At a Glance State lawsuits loom over nationwide case
Experts say states across the country will watch the case closely and may pursue their own lawsuits in response. The evolving legal action could influence broader policy debates and trigger parallel battles in multiple jurisdictions.
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