Trump defense budget rise unlikely to spur growth
The proposal of a 54 billion defense spending increase may boost shipyards and military jobs but will amount to only about 0.2 percent of GDP. Experts say the macro economic impact hinges on how the funds are spent and suggest cuts elsewhere to finance the rise, with much staying within the Defense Department.
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California moves to allow driverless cars on roads
California proposes rules to let self driving cars run without steering wheels or pedals by year end testing could start by 2017 with limited vehicles available to customers as early as 2018 pending federal approval the plan marks a major regulatory framework in the nations largest car market led by DMV and supported by industry observers
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High school students win funds from TxDOT with PSA videos
Students from Monahans Fort Stockton and Andrews led a district PSA contest on traffic safety. Monahans High School earned 1500 dollars, Fort Stockton 1250, Andrews 1000, with two other schools sharing 600 dollar mini grants for participation.
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Opponents rally to Trump over Dakota Access pipeline
Protesters from American Indian groups and allies gathered outside the White House and Trump’s hotel in Washington to urge action against the Dakota Access pipeline. They say the project threatens tribal sovereignty, religious rights, and the Missouri River reservoir Lake Oahe. A federal judge declined to halt the final section, potentially allowing crude to flow next week, while a court hearing remains expected no sooner than April.
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Congress probes IS counterpropaganda operations
Congressional investigators demand documents and question witnesses in a broad probe into the WebOps program run against Islamic State propaganda. The inquiry follows AP reporting on faulty data and conflicts of interest in a contract potentially worth 500 million dollars, with concerns over analysts misusing Arabic language and cultural context.
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