Simpson targets AARP tax status amid Medicare debate
Senator Alan Simpson launched hearings on AARP's nonprofit status and its vast business empire including insurance products, mail order pharmacy, and lobbying. He cited IRS back taxes and large lobbying and salary figures while Democrats framed the move as political maneuvering ahead of Medicare decisions.
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West Odessa manhunt for Claude Chadwick continues
Dozens of state and local officers with dogs and helicopters scoured West Odessa for Claude Chadwick after a Wednesday afternoon shooting. Chadwick, linked to Sovereign Citizens, is wanted on federal firearms charges and outstanding county warrants for aggravated assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest.
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West Odessa
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Brookshire
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Sheriff's Department
Texas House targets risky public investments bill approved
The Texas House approved a bill to outlaw investing public money in risky high yield securities and assign more responsibility to brokers. Rep Ken Marchant of Carrollton leads the measure which defines authorized and unauthorized investments, listing collateralized mortgage obligations among the prohibited.
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Austin
Texas House
Ken Marchant
Carrollton
Salvation Army Captain Witnesses Oklahoma City Bombing Pit
Odessa Captain Kent Davis aided rescue workers at the Alfred P. Murrah Building site in Oklahoma City. He stood about 40 feet from the blast, provided beverages and emotional support, and joined Salvation Army relief units that helped victims within 45 minutes of the explosion. Davis called the experience unforgettable and noted Texas Salvation Army members joined the effort.
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Odessa
Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Oklahoma City
Davis
Vation Army
Salvation Armies
Texas
Oklahoma City Bombing Search Narrows as Victims Rise to 145
The two week search for victims in the Alfred P. Murrah Building rubble nears end with 28 still missing including three children. Deputy Fire Chief Jon Hansen says the team will be 99 percent sure the area is checked before withdrawing. A child's body was found as the death toll reached 145. The operation has been scaled back for safety.
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Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Jon Hansen
Senate Rejects Gun Bill Sends to Conference Panel
Senate rejects House changes to a concealed carry bill and votes down a voter referendum. Patterson defends the measure as Sept 1 effective, with a Nov 7 nonbinding ballot deemed unnecessary. Leedom argues for direction from a referendum, but the motion fails 23-8. 15 to 30 hours of training proposal also rejected. Patterson leads the Senate negotiating team with four colleagues. House appointees to follow.
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John Leedom
Dallas
Senate
Leedom
Mario Gallegos
Houston
House
Inside the OA Weather and TV Log Notes
Partly cloudy outlook with a high of 84 and a low of 58. Includes temperatures, forecasts, and a brief TV Log with Dr. Paul Donohue and Erma Bombeck in Fun & Games and Stocks sections. Information appears as a concise page teaser from the 8B area.
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County mourns death of former clerk Wolz
The Ector County Clerk’s office will close at noon as officials mourn Lucille Wolz, a 32 year veteran first elected in 1974 and serving four terms. Friends recall her grace and knowledge, noting she ran the courthouse from bottom to top and never lost her temper.
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Barbara Bedford
Bedford
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Ector County
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Walz
Joe Connally
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Bright
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