Gay marriage ban falters in Senate amid Republican divisions
In Washington the Senate majority party fights to salvage a defeat on a constitutional gay marriage ban as President Bush pushes the issue. Majority Leader Frist concedes the measure will fall short of 60 votes to advance past a test vote, signaling it may return. Democrats relish internal GOP woes and Durbin comments.
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Senate Republicans seek salvage of vote on marriage amendment
Senate Republicans aiming to salvage a respectable loss face a hot political fight over a proposed constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. Lynne Cheney urged states handle legal status of relationships, while critics warn the measure could ban civil unions. The vote path remains uncertain as House Republicans push to pass legislation instead of a constitutional amendment.
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Odessa council approves near six million bond issue
Odessa City Council approved $5.79 million in bonds for the capital improvement plan at a 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday. The package funds renovations to McKinney Park with up to $1.98 million, a $60,000 inter change at John Ben Shepperd Parkway Boulevard and Business I-20, and $2.41 million for Eighth Street reconstruction. Finance Director James Zentner said taxes would not rise due to the issue. City Manager Richard Morton noted final park spending relies on the Parks Master Plan, with most funds expected for McKinney Park.
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General announces new offensive in Afghanistan
Lt general David Barno announced Operation Lightning Resolve, a large fresh U S offensive in Afghanistan aimed at securing the country’s first presidential election. He stressed the move will not abandon pursuit of Osama bin Laden or other fugitives. The operation emphasizes aggressive, intelligence guided raids and includes a 2000 member Marine contingent benefiting Taliban pressure.
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Toll road plan wins approval in Central Texas
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization backed a 2.2 billion plan turning no toll roads into at least 11 within ten years. Three toll roads are already under construction and the move drew boos from 600-strong crowd with recall threats against Austin Mayor Will Wynn.
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TxDOT to hold JBS overpass meeting in Odessa
The Texas Department of Transportation will hold a 6 p.m. meeting at its Odessa office to show drawings of the planned I 20 overpass. S&B Infrastructure Ltd of McAllen, the firm that designed the project, will present the proposed appearance and details.
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