Trump mulls 20 percent import tax for border wall funding
President Trump floated a 20 percent tariff to cover a proposed 12 to 15 billion dollar border barrier, focusing on Mexico but signaling a broader plan pending House and Senate input. Spicer cited a potential revenue stream while White House cautioned it as one option in a broader package.
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Human pig chimera study hints at organ donation route
Scientists injected pig embryos with human stem cells, creating chimeric tissue in early development. Despite a tiny human cell fraction, precursors for muscle, heart, pancreas, liver and spinal cord formed, prompting calls for oversight and further work to boost human cell contribution and tissue specificity.
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Survey notes 1400 homeless students in districts
Thomas cites district surveys showing about 1400 homeless students including victims of domestic violence and families. Veterans and mildly ill individuals are among those identified. The effort guides funding, while last year highlighted 30 day bus vouchers. donors falter as agencies cope with limited resources. Ocie Jennings, 46, homeless for two years, seeks oil field work in Odessa with no local family.
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Comey to address SxSW festival in Austin
FBI director James Comey will speak at the South By South west festival in Austin on March 13 focusing on interactive technology. He faces an inspector general probe over emails tied to Hillary Clinton’s private server and previously announced no charges in July before reopening notes before the election.
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Housing portal aids Salvation Army client seeks work
A HUD portal helps a Salvation Army client named Jennings pursue employment and stable housing, with quotes noting the aim to stay on site and rebuild independence. The brief underscores government support for housing and job placement throughHUD resources.
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Cassatt Schedule Highlights Free Outreach Concerts
The Cassatts announce a February schedule with outreach concerts at Parks Senior Living Odessa and Parks Plaza, featuring Beethoven String Quartet excerpts and free admission. Open rehearsals February 2 at Ellen Noel Art Museum led by Dan Weicher and Lone Star Sinfonietta with Cassatts. Final concert February 4 at Bonham Middle School includes dress rehearsal and further performances.
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IT department at UT runs 15 million deficit
An internal audit shows the University of Texas Information Technology Services department ran a 15 million dollar deficit by August with a forecast to reach 25 million. The audit cites financial mistakes and miscommunication after a years long consolidation that placed financial duties in a Central Business Office. IT funding was spent without proper allocation.
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