Bush Faces Doubts on Economy as Iraq War Talk Intensifies
Washington AP reports President Bush rehearses a State of the Union address amid doubts about war with Iraq and the impact of his tax cuts and Medicare overhaul. Polls showlukewarm support for his economic plan while public skepticism grows over the Iraq strategy ahead of Tony Blair’s Camp David talks.
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Texas deregulation grades show $1.5 billion saved for retail customers
The Texas Public Utility Commission notes consumer savings exceed 1.5 billion dollars while warning that rule manipulations to profit from market power could be costly. FERC echoes concerns about penalties for noncompliance, urging changes to enforcement. Biedrzycki emphasizes market focus on profits over public welfare. See grades on page 2A.
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Federal Energy Commission
FERC
Deregulation opens options for Odessa electricity users
Since state deregulation began, Odessa has 10 electric providers but most residents stay with TXU Energy. The Texas Public Utilities Commission notes many commercial users switch, with PAC spokesman Terry Hadley estimating 35 percent of Texas' commercial and industrial customers have changed providers. City residents report little impact and few calls on the issue.
Texas Energy Rates in Odessa ZIP Areas 79760 69
Odessa rate sheet lists TXU Energy at 8.7 cents per kWh with a $5.34 monthly fee and summer increases. B Citro Comp. offers 7.26 cents per kWh up to 1,000 kWh and 6.31 cents thereafter with a $9.95 service fee. B Entergy Solutions guarantees 7.65 cents for a year with a $4.95 fee and a $50 enrollment incentive. GEXA Energy charges 8 cents per kWh with $3 house or $4.79 apartment fee. First Choice Power shows 7.7 cents guaranteed.
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Powell Loss of Faith in U N Weapon Inspectors
Secretary of State Colin Powell said at Davos that Iraq’s lack of cooperation has made him lose faith in U N weapon inspectors ability to conduct a definitive search for banned weapons programs. A US led war to oust Saddam Hussein remains a possibility.
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Budget Crises Deepen Across States Hit Services and Taxes
State governments grapple with tightened budgets as tax cuts and higher spending from the 1990s era bite back. Governors and lawmakers face grim choices, including service cuts, tax hikes, civil servant layoffs, inmate releases, and reduced health care for the poor. The coming year will likely bring broader hardship.
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