State Comptroller seeks federal probe of CHIP payments
AUSTIN AP State Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn called for a federal inquiry into 20 million dollars in allegedly unnecessary CHIP payments. A state auditor flagged excessive payouts to Clarendon National Insurance Co and subcontractors. Strayhorn said budget cuts have dropped about 149 000 children from CHIP since September. She sent letters to the U S attorney for the Western District of Texas and the U S Health and Human Services Dept seeking an independent investigation.
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Mexico City hosts first flight of voluntary repatriation program
A pilot program flights 138 undocumented Mexican migrants from the United States to Mexico City and Guadalajara ends their desert risk and aims to deter repeat border crossings. Participants describe mixed feelings about rest and homebound plans while officials cite humanitarian and enforcement goals and a projected $12 to $13 million cost.
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Dell and HP Expand Free Computer Recycling Programs
Dell launches a first of its kind free recycling offer for old Dimension desktops and Inspiron notebooks, expanding a prior printer program. HP partners with Office Depot to provide free recycling for computers, cameras, fax machines, phones and other electronics at 850 locations daily through Labor Day, amid praise from environmental groups.
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Veterinarian Convicted in Dachshund Killing Case
Mircea Volosen, 45, Colleyville, was convicted of animal cruelty for killing neighbor Kevin Ball’s miniature dachshund Ginger with a leg-splitting mallet after the dog entered his yard. Judge will delay sentencing for a pre-sentencing investigation. potential penalties include up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
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