Cavazos speech angers lawmakers in Texas
In Austin, Secretary of Education Lauro Cavazos told a Texas Legislature joint session that simply increasing funding is not the answer to reforming the state public school finance system. Democrats left in protest, arguing Cavazos echoed Bush administration policy and failed to acknowledge the need for more state money. The 13.5 billion dollar annual system hinges on state aid, local taxes, and federal funds, with disparities between rich and poor districts cited as motivation for action.
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Carl Ae
Port Arthur
Senate Education Committee
Parker
Hector Uribe
Brownsville
Paul Moreno
el Paso
Gregory Luna
San Antonio
Cava
Texas
Supreme Court
Explosion Levels Bank in Crested Butte Killing Three
An explosion at theCreasted Butte National Bank leveled the two story building, killing three people and injuring 14. Authorities investigated bomb or methane gas as possible causes while 12 ATF agents joined the scene. Governor Roy Romer offered National Guard support if needed.
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Crested Butte
Colo
Wes Light
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Roy Romer
National Guard
Postal Service raises not so easy to come by
Washington explains that raising postage is gradual and costly. The Postal Service operates independently, with managers tracking costs and income to justify rate changes. A presidentially appointed panel recommends increases, then the Rate Commission reviews with hearings and public input before final action.
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Barge Explodes Near Linden Lighting Up New Jersey Channel
A barge carrying over 4.2 million gallons of fuel caught fire near Linden at a Citgo facility and split in two. One man injured as flames spread toward Staten Island. fuel type disputed between unleaded gasoline and heating oil. The loaded barge drifted 150 feet from the dock before the first blast, with a second explosion about 15 minutes later.
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Linden
N.J
Citgo Petroleum
Arthur Kill
Staten Island
N.Y
Finale for the Blackbird Ends Cold War Era Flight
The SR-7 Blackbird completed a coast to coast speed run to Washington Dulles, breaking the 1963 record. The craft refueled over the ocean at 60,000 feet before finishing near Dulles amid cheers. Officials note three other records were set and reflect on the plane’s era-ending flight.
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America
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Vern Gross
Theational Aeronauics Association
Dulles
National Aeronautic Association
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