Texans Split Over Tax Plans in February Poll
A Texas poll finds 24 percent would back a sales tax hike, 45 percent favor cigarette taxes, and 7 percent back an income tax. Support for Robin Hood remains at 50 percent, while 78 percent back reform of school financing though confidence is low. A special session to fix funding is favored by 76 percent if needed.
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Rabat operation cited in Afghanistan manhunt tale
Reports claim a Rabat operation involved Saad bin Laden and other al Qaida figures as U S and Pakistani forces widen searches in Baluchistan and neighboring regions. Pak officials dispute direct involvement by CJTF 180 and deny detentions, while Afghan and Pakistani authorities push leads amid border closures.
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New Resolution Faces Veto Risk Over Saddam Disarmament
A new U N Security Council backed measure demands Saddam disarm by March 17 with possible military action if it fails. Powell hits three talk shows as Wolowitz Armitage Rice and Card confer in the West Wing. US and UK air strikes target Iraqi radar in northern and southern zones amid ongoing diplomacy and protests in Washington led by CodePink.
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