House GOP delays vote on Plan B to avert fiscal cliff
House Republicans abruptly postponed a vote on Plan B that would raise taxes on households earning $1 million plus, amid a GOP revolt. Boehner said the bill lacked sufficient support and urged Obama and Reid to act, as the Senate may reconvene briefly after Christmas. The move risks triggering across the board tax hikes and automatic spending cuts at year end.
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Odessa charity fundraiser funds help for shelter and toys
Contreras praised Odessa residents as the Empty Stocking Fund, a Salvation Army Odessa American partnership since 1995, nears its $105000 goal with 141997.54 raised. A $50k dollar-for-dollar match and a $40000 anonymous gift push the total, aiding shelter needs and bills for applicants while balloons and bikes reach children through Angel Tree efforts.
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Deerings hosts charity visit with gifts for students and neighbors
High school volunteers from Odessa visit Deerings near 14th Street during class to donate socks for men and body spray for women, wrapped with a snow globe and candy canes. Esbeidy Cervantes, a friend of Mitch Clay who was injured in a motorcycle crash, treats him to cake for his 55th birthday while peers play checkers and sing holiday tunes.
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