U.S. claims progress rallying U.N. support
United States officials say progress is being made to build U.N. backing for a British led plan as France and Russia threaten veto. Britain faces presenting the proposal alone after Washington and Spain did not co sponsor. Tony Blair faces renewed scrutiny as diplomats report U.S. concerns with the plan’s benchmarks.
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Elizabeth Smart Found Alive Near Home
Elizabeth Smart, aged 15, who disappeared from her bedroom nine months ago, was found alive near her Salt Lake City home. Relatives said she is in good condition and spoke with police about her ordeal, as her family expressed relief and gratitude for her return. She was brought home at about 9:20 p.m. in an unmarked police van amid a joyful scene and did not speak to reporters. Emmanuel, the drifter linked to the case, remained unnamed by police as further details were said to be unavailable.
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Cap Rock regulation bill filed in Texas Senate
Texas Senator Troy Fraser filed legislation to move Midland based Cap Rock Energy Corp from regulatory limbo to PUC oversight. The bill would empower the Public Utilities Commission to set schedules and determine Cap Rock's exposure to competition for electric customers.
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Senate moves toward Arctic drilling approval
Washington seeks passage of oil development in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as energy prices rise and Persian Gulf supplies wane. The Senate is likely to consider a drilling provision amid a budget resolution introduced by Sen. Don Nickles in the Budget Committee.
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Budget shortfall endangers Permian Basin police academy funding
Midland based Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy may close if state funds drop amid a nearly 10 billion 2004 05 deficit. Richard Kleinhans says lawmakers consider cutting at least 15 percent of criminal justice funds to regional councils or eliminating academy funding altogether. The academy trains about 650 officers from 15 departments and 17 sheriffs offices across 17 counties.
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