Senate OKs bill for child care background checks
The Texas Senate approved Sen. Ted Lyon's measure to require criminal background checks for child care workers. DHR would obtain records on owners employees and applicants from state and federal lawmen to prevent inappropriate conduct and protect children. Odessa day care operators support the plan saying it could restore trust and improve screening practices.
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Realtors Oppose Second Mortgages in Texas Proposal
Odessa real estate agents aligned with the Texas Association of Realtors oppose a constitutional amendment allowing second mortgages on homesteads. Alice Belew notes Texas homestead protection limits liens to purchase price, improvements, and taxes. The plan would permit loans from 5,000 to 80 percent of property value, drawing support from national lenders.
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Texans For Home Value Access
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Lawmakers reject Reagan plan to end revenue sharing
Washington AP report states state legislators county officials and some congressional allies reject President Reagan’s bid to end general revenue sharing which funds local governments at 4.6 billion annually Reagan defended the plan arguing the federal deficit and lack of revenues justify ending the program while governors and county officials express displeasure and urge alternatives
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Texas would lose federal funds under Reagan cuts
A study by AFSCME found Texas would receive $900 million less than needed to maintain current federal support in 1986. Per capita cuts place Texas fourth nationally, with biggest losses in general revenue sharing, Medicare, and federal highway funds amid proposed domestic spending reductions.
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Congress pressuring Congress to fund MX missiles
President Reagan urged about 30 GOP House members at a White House breakfast to back funding for MX missiles amid new U.S. Soviet talks in Geneva. White House spokesman Larry Speakes said Reagan warned that Soviet observers would watch votes to see if the United States would blink and cut its arsenal. Reagan emphasized seriousness of purpose and seeks a meaningful arms reduction, even elimination of nuclear weapons.
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Thatcher's steely style may lead to more battles
British PM Margaret Thatcher faces a wider clash in a nation still split after defeating the miners. She upholds conviction politics as she rejects concessions, aiming to curb welfare reliance and avoid the stir of short term industrial truces.
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