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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 2004

Page

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Conservatives vary as spending mushrooms

Washington report notes spending growth under President Bush reaches 23.7 percent over three years, the fastest pace in a decade. Federal expenditures rise to about 2.31 trillion for the current budget year, driven by terrorism battles and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, plus expanding Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid programs.

Washington Bush Clinton Afghanistan Iraq

Hopefuls plan friendly rivalry in state senate debate

Odessa Republicans Bob Barnes and Kirk Edwards, aiming to succeed Sen. Teel Bivins, say they will keep a friendly rivalry and avoid biting criticism in tonight's debate. The pair have known each other about four years and run in the 31st District covering the Permian Basin, South Plains and Panhandle. They spoke ahead of the Senate debate on the race's north end.

Foreigners face new security screenings at DFW airport

At Dallas Fort Worth International Airport foreigners arriving from abroad are fingerprinted and photographed under a new Homeland Security program. Some welcome the added security while others fear privacy invasion. The process is quick, and 27 exempt countries allow visa free visits up to 90 days.

Grapevine Dallas-Fort Worth International Homeland Security Tom Ridge U.S Bush Intercontinental Airport San Antonio International Airport U.S. Department of Homeland Security Robert Trotter United States DFW

Rose Tosses Fresh Doubts Over Hall of Fame Bid

The longtime baseball star faces long odds for Hall of Fame induction after a memoir that is seen as evasive about past lies and gambling. Critics say the book offers little contrition or believable explanations for 14 years of betting, labeling it another hustle by Charlie Hustle.

Rose Charlie Hustle

Americans trapped by rising consumer debt in 2003

Americans face a mounting debt burden as consumer debt hits a record 1.98 trillion dollars in October 2003, averaging about 18 700 dollars per household. Bruce and Lorraine Esbensen of Clifton Heights describe years of belt tightening after a costly wedding, aided by credit counselors and a cautious return to budgeting.

New York Bruce Lorraine Esbensen Clifton Heights Federal Reserve U.S Govern Lorraine Bruce Esbensen Esbensens

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