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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2007
Page
5
Democrats in Congress prepared to concede on Iraq war funding, children's health insurance, tax policy, spending and energy after failing to override Bush vetoes. The setback stains a year of vain efforts by a party that won narrow majorities and faces a 2008 voter choice on how Congress should be run.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Democrats have done all they can and will pursue alternate directions if President vetoes and overrides fail. He emphasized they were elected to act independently of the president.
Some Republicans in Congress challenge the National Intelligence Estimate that Iran halted its weapons program in 2003 and remained frozen through mid year. They urge a bipartisan commission to produce an alternative report, arguing politics intrudes on national security judgments.
Jones notes four parents were taken to the Ector County Detention Center for noncompliance with court orders on truancy while urging that attendance is in students best interest and a basic legal obligation. Rowden warns of criminal records and stresses responsibility and required attendance for all students.
The University of Texas at the Permian Basin presented gifts to the Salvation Army as part of its Angel Tree program. Students and faculty, including UTPB professor Joanna Hadjicostandi, emphasized community involvement beyond Christmas. In Odessa, Brenda Clifton joined Volunteers In Public Schools at Reagan Elementary, noting a funding shortfall and plans to share ornaments this year.
Texas Tech University was placed on probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools after failing to show curriculum met college level competencies. Officials said a program to assess outcomes is in place and results should be ready by spring semester end.
Federal officials warn landowners they may pursue eminent domain if negotiated deals fail for the border fence. Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff says court action could seek title and possession with fair market value as compensation. Access for site work could be sought within 30 days for up to six months.
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