Judge Kimba Wood Withdraws From Attorney General Bid
Federal Judge Kimba Wood pulled out of consideration for attorney general after disclosure that her former babysitter was an illegal alien for seven years. Clinton had eyed Wood as likely nominee before FBI background issues surfaced, with two other finalists named as Charles Ruff and Gerald Baliles. Wood said she acted legally, but current political climate made confirmation untenable.
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Regional jail plan urged by two Texas counties
Ector County Judge Jim Jordan and Midland County Judge Bro Selzer consider a regional prison for 1500 to 2000 inmates funded and run by multiple counties. Overcrowding worsens with Ector at 295 inmates in a 237 bed jail and Midland holding 220 state prisoners, both cited by the Texas Jail Standards Commission.
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President signs family leave bill
President Clinton signed the first major legislation of his presidency extending unpaid family leave to workers for 22 weeks. He praised GOP allies for help while Democrats hailed an end to Washington gridlock, though Republicans warned future battles loom.
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Local bosses not concerned about new family leave law
Area employers with 50 or more workers face 12 weeks of job protection for family leaves after President Clinton signed the act. Many bosses see little impact, expecting most staff to absorb the time off without employer pickup. Unclear details continue on LOCAL/2A.
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Collider budget twists threaten space station plan
President Clinton and aides debated a budget that would cancel or scale back the alien space station project and related superconducting sources. Cabinet discussions at a Maryland retreat raised questions about a plan costing far more to operate than to build, with long term deficit implications.
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TU price hike would hit city electricity bills
City residents facing higher TU Electric charges as city officials warn street lighting and other utilities will cost more. District 4 Councilman Bob notes impact while TU Electric disputes the city’s simplified calculations and pushes back on the claimed rise.
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