GOP Seeks $500 Billion in Savings From Federal Programs
Senate Republicans unveil options to curb Medicare growth and welfare, alter inflation calculations, and trim benefits in a bid to cut nearly $500 billion over five years. The plan targets Social Security and other programs, risking a fierce political fight with Democrats and seniors groups.
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Washington
Senate
GOP
Judd Gregg
R-N.h
Martin Corry
American Association of Retired Persons
Bob Dole
R-Kan
House
Gregg
Odessa officer resigns after trial loss
Cpl. Jon Nielsen, an Odessa police officer, submitted his resignation after losing a lawsuit against the city. He will leave after vacation and compensation time, saying he cannot coexist with the department's current operations. City officials confirmed the resignation but provided few details.
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Odessa
Jon Nielsen
Nielsen
Allen Coco
Coco
Eeeraine Perryman
Jerry McGuire
Fim Jenkins
Police Department
Intelligence
Patrol
Perryman
Ney Jenkins
Jenkins
County seeks deal on temporary jail kitchen plan
County commissioners move to negotiate purchase of a temporary jail kitchen from GRW Inc. to avoid litigation. They question GRW’s performance and consider canceling the lease, potentially refurbishing the Bryson Tank kitchen for use at the County Law Enforcement Center to save money, though legal costs loom. GRW offered the kitchen for 86400 dollars, the lease cost, and the panel weighs price versus expected savings and past assurances.
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Ector County
Jim Jordan
Bob Bryant
GRW Inc
Brentwood
Tenn
GRW
Gil R. Walker
Bryson Tank
County Public Works
Don Bonifay
Bonifay
Tom Todd
Bryant
Texas voters could directly approve laws under new bill
A proposed constitutional amendment in Austin would let Texans pass laws via statewide referendum if the Legislature places the measure on the ballot and a majority statewide approves it. Senate sponsors say it adds a direct public voice while avoiding frivolous issues, with repeal possible by a two thirds vote in five years and room for alternative plans.
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Bob Bullock
Texas
Bullock
Idaho
House
Senate
Nelson
Inda Curtis
The
Patriot Party
OC board to interview sole presidential finalist tonight
Odessa College trustees prepare to interview Vance Gipson, the sole finalist for OC president, in a closed session. Gipson comes from Frank Phillips College where he steered finances toward stability amid past investment losses and bond rating downgrades. A possible partial settlement with bond firms in a derivative lawsuit may also be discussed.
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Odessa College Board of Trustees
Vance Gipson
Frank Phillips College
Gipson
Jim Gilliland
Gilliland
Cigsos
Phillips
National Credit Rating
News and Information
Susan Hammons
Hammons
Kellogg takes aim at Toucan Sam clash with steel drum band
Kellogg Co. claims a Seattle steel-drum group named the Toucans risks confusing consumers with Toucan Sam of Froot Loops. Spokesman Anthony Hebron cites potential trademark confusion as the band performs Afro Caribbean music on recycled oil drums at venues such as Seattle's Northwest Folklife Festival.
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Seattle
Kellogg Co
The
Occans
Kellogg
Anthony Hebron
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