Map aims to make Odessa Midland the dominant center
The House approved a statewide map on July 8 proposing Odessa Midland as the dominant population center. The Senate could vote on its map earliest today. Speaker Craddick could not be reached, while a major Senate hangup is Lubbock’s opposition to adding Abilene and pairing Randy Neugebauer with Charlie Stenholm in next year’s election.
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Redistricting Bill Passes With Midland Odessa Clout
Richter notes a Midland Odessa district would likely elect a congressman and Craddick ally DeLay backs redistricting to aid Odessa Midland. Neugebauer joins Agriculture Committee after June 5. Craddick’s DeLay friendship boosts Midland Odessa committee assignments on oil and gas policy.
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US commander defends Mosul raid and its outcome
SONS coalition commander in Iraq rejects claims of failure. Sanchez says the mission aimed to neutralize a barricaded target after a gunfight in a Mosul villa where four inhabitants resisted with AK-47s. Bremer favored kill or capture. experts debate value of killing Saddam's sons for propaganda vs intelligence.
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Postal Service urged to cut size of its work force
A president's commission on the Postal Service urged reducing staff through retirements rather than layoffs. With 47 percent of workers reaching retirement by 2010, the panel calls this a unique attrition opportunity and wants pensions and retiree health care brought into bargaining. It also seeks ending the current cap on executive pay and introducing pay-for-performance for managers and unions.
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Leno Writes Picture Book Inspired by Family Cookout
Jay Leno reveals a children’s book titled If Roast Beef Could Fly drawn from a family cookout misadventure. He recalls his childhood fascination with a roast beef on the spit and a plastic comb getting snagged on the tying string, prompting a cautious retreat to avoid breaking the motor.
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Commissioners argue access to health records requires unit vote
The dispute centers on whether individual commissioners may view county health insurance records. Caddel says access requires a majority vote and protective measures, with personal data redacted. Bright seeks guidance from the attorney general as investigators probe who viewed records and whether any privacy policy was violated.
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Readers Guide Odessa American Publication Details
The Odessa American provides contact and service information including publication frequency The paper lists mailing address and customer service numbers for subscriptions and missing papers Also included are ad department contacts and web address with hours of operation for calls and deliveries.
Saddam Hussein pursuers claim early victory in hunt
The article notes Saddam Hussein released an audio tape and his sons Odai and Qusai were killed in Mosul by U.S. troops Tuesday after a six hour standoff with the 101st Airborne. It mentions Bush fund raising in Dallas and pressure over Liberia. California recall efforts target Gray Davis as Schwarzenegger rushes to file governor candidacy. Arnold’s move signals a dramatic campaign opening.
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Record of odd world events and local changes
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