Living wage movement grows with city laws and state debates
Labor backed research shows higher pay boosts food service workers willingness to stay, while menu prices rise to offset wages. Lawmakers clash over welfare rules and minimum wage raises. Cities from Los Angeles to Portland pass living wage laws for companies receiving city funds, amid mixed economic impact.
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Election opponents urge tax cut halt amid hospital funding worry
Bob Barnes of Jobs For Odessa argues against reducing the sales tax noting the hospital still gains revenue after a 0.25 cent cut. He warns against harming local health care, while acknowledging some nearby groups may favor lower taxes to spur development and potential savings for residents.
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Barbra Streisand and James Brolin wedding plans unfold
The New York Post quotes James Brolin, 57, saying a winter wedding to Barbra Streisand, 55, hinges on wrapping up his TV series Pensacola Wings of Gold in San Diego by February. He notes they are inseparable and he'll marry when duties allow. In Venice, Anna Maria Tato mourns and asserts rights to Mastroianni’s image after his death. Willie Brown avoids injury in limo crash while heading to CNN.
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PMC clinics expand in Midland and Lorsurgery center
Hubbs asserts PMC will not close operations after moving families to town and committing to ongoing service. PMC, founded in 1984 by Dr. Loyd Woodward, runs eight clinics in Midland and Lorsurgery center with plans to recruit eight physicians. a car was not returned Friday amid ongoing personnel and contracting issues.
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Violence and Massacres Roil Algeria Amid Insurgent Attacks
Official radio reports outline ongoing efforts to protect isolated regions after a wave of massacres. Since early June, Islamic insurgents have killed about 1,500 people as the military backed government pushes to crush the insurgency following elections.
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Texans split on Legislature after tax reform debate
A Texas poll shows 40 percent rate the Legislature's job as good or excellent this session, with 24 percent unsure. Voter blame for stalled property tax reform leans toward Bush or lack of public interest, while education remains the top concern for 19 percent, crime 16 percent, and taxes 10 percent. Governor Bush hints at reelection timeline, Speaker Pete Laney defends bipartisan progress.
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Debate on Algeria violence linked to regime and militants
Five years of insurgency in Algeria has killed over 60 000 people as militants attack civilians. Some link the surge to talks between the military backed regime and the Islamic Salvation Army while others blame state complicity or ineffectiveness to justify a anti militant campaign amid economic strain and privatization pressures.
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