Close and closing fast in New Hampshire primaries
Democrats traded accusations of dirty tricks and elitism as they wrapped up the New Hampshire primary mayoralized by crowded venues from coffee shops to school gyms. Howard Dean warned the race was tight and closing fast as voters faced the presidential contest ahead.
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New Hampshire
Howard Dean
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Edwards
North Carolina
John Edwards
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Deficit forecast deepens to 2.4 trillion over decade
The Congressional Budget Office projects nearly 2.4 trillion dollars in deficits for the next ten years, amplifying the election year clash over soaring shortfalls. The report also warns this year's gap could hit 477 billion, a record in dollar terms, though deficits are expected to decline to 362 billion next year and beyond.
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Congressional Budget Office
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Strong NW Wind Rips Odessa Area Into Monday Morning
A hammering northwest wind hit Odessa and the Permian Basin just after sunrise, with a 49 mph gust at 9:21 a.m. and a 41 mph gale at 9:48 a.m. at Schlemeyer Field. Police and street crews found debris on two sites and a blown political sign, while two power poles had issues but no major wind related crashes. Midland International saw a flight delay and a cancellation not weather related as temperatures cooled to the mid 40s before fading by mid afternoon.
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Officials discuss funding and national tests for Texas schools
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst urged Texas to consider requiring public school students to take a nationally recognized test to gauge performance against other states. He suggested the SAT or ACT could be funded by the state, with costs under study, as part of broader equity in school funding.
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Austin
Texas
David Dewhurst
Dewhurst
Equity Center
Stars Celebrate Super Bowl Opening Ceremony in Houston
Houston sports legends mingled at a charity opening ceremony for Super Bowl week at Reliant Arena. 41 honorees included Roger Clemens Leroy Burrell George Foreman Nolan Ryan Clyde Drexler and Mary Lou Retton plus former President George Bush NFL officials and Yanni.
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Leroy Burrell
George Foreman
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Cynthia Cooper
Nolan Ryan
Clyde Drexler
George Bush
NFL
Yanni
Mary Lou Retton
New England Patriots
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