Medicare vs Social Security priority in U S budget debate
The article outlines projections that Medicare costs will overtake Social Security by 2024 and nearly double by 2078. Republicans emphasize Social Security reform first, citing clearer problems and political gains, while Greenspan warns about Medicare timing and medical cost growth.
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Social Security
Senate Budget Committee
Judd Gregg
R-N.h
Congress
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
House
Greenspan
Bush
GOP set to push Arctic refuge drilling measure
Republicans plan to use a budget reconciliation move to override Democratic opposition and open Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. With a broader Senate majority, leaders say the ANWR issue will be tackled as part of the budget bill, aligning with President Bush's energy priorities. Supporters hope to secure the 51 votes needed to advance the measure.
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Senate
Alaska Wildlife
Congress
Alaska
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska Refuge
Bush
Budget Committee
Judd Gregg
R-N.h
Gregg
Odessa pioneer Happy Dyer left lasting impact on oil era
Odessa figures recall Happy Dyer as a key civic and business leader from 1930 arrival with Oilfield Lumber to forming Abell McHargue Lumber Co and serving Odessa Savings and Loan. He helped launch what would become the Permian Basin International Oil Show and was active in the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and local schools. Visitation Thursday and services Friday at First Baptist Church of Odessa. Survived by son Mike Dyer, daughter-in-law Penny, and grandchildren Jill and Evan.
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Masonic Lodge
Odessa
Abell-McHargue Lumber Co
Odessa Savings and Loan
Rochester
Dyer
Oilfield Lumber Co
Abell- McHargue Lumber Co
Midland
Odessa Savings
Odessa College
Ector County Independent School District
Odessa Boy’s Club
Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang
Odessa Lion’s Club
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Medical Center Development
Heritage of Odessa
Mike George
George
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
First Baptist Church of
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Mike Dyer
Dallas
Penny Dyer
Jill
Evan Dyer
ECISD weighs discipline policy after golf trip incident
ECISD board debates replacing zero tolerance with case by case discipline for students involved in a golf trip incident. Lee urges judging severity rather than automatic punishments while Riley opposes 18 day alternative center punishment for his daughter. Teachers and administrators would form the policy committee and ensure consistency per district and state rules.
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Alternative Center
Carol Gregg
Gregg
Texas
Guy Riley
Riley
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