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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 2016

Page

6

Conaway outlines tax reform and convention outlook

Representative Conaway spoke at noon about two Ryan task forces on poverty economy and national security, urging tax reform to simplify the code and spur growth. He addressed no fly list gun purchases, defends due process and notes Johnson could swing the election depending on votes.

Mike Pence Paul Ryan Conaway IRS Matt Stringer Odessa Gary Johnson Johnson

Gunman Kills Two Officers in Denham Springs Shootout

In Denham Springs Louisiana the gunman killed Baton Rouge police officer Montrell Jackson and East Baton Rouge Parish deputy Brad Garafola and wounded three others before he was killed at the scene. Gerald a Baton Rouge officer and Marine veteran is praised by community members. The small city remains shaken as officials note a history of tension between racial groups in the area.

Brad Garafola East Baton Rouge Parish Montrell Jackson Baton Rouge Garafola Gerald Jackson Nicholas Tullier Poe Army Iraq Denham Springs Gerard Landry Marilyn Wallace Randy Livingston Parish

Sheriff’s deputy shot during chase over stolen Halliburton pickup

The shot deputy remained alive and the in-house counseling plan was discussed after the Friday night incident. Alfaro, driving a stolen Ford pickup tracked by GPS, fired at Deputy Pool near FM 1936 and Alturas Avenue before ramming a Halliburton yard fence and hitting two company vehicles. Halliburton reported no employee injuries. The pursuit began when the truck headed into Ector County and ended with the crash.

Donaldson Alfaro Pool Andrews County Ector County Sheriff's Office FM 1936 Alturas Avenue Halliburton Yard Interstate 20 Halliburton

Clinton condemns shooting of officers in Baton Rouge

Hillary Clinton urged an end to the madness after three Louisiana law enforcement officers were killed, denouncing police shootings as unjustifiable. She spoke at the NAACP convention, pledging accountability for attackers and emphasizing the need to repair ties between police and communities.

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Third Officer Acquitted in Freddie Gray Death Trial

Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry Williams acquitted Lt. Brian Rice and muted the case against six officers in Freddie Gray’s death. Prosecutors failed to prove Rice knew his seat belt duty or deliberately breached it to put Gray in danger. Gray’s 2015 arrest and van ride sparked nationwide Black Lives Matter protests and city riots.

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