Texas lawmakers deadlock as Perry delays school funding plan
Republican Governor Rick Perry suggested possible special sessions after Senate leaders said they could not pass an education funding bill before the current session ended. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Craddick cited court actions and a pending lawsuit trial set for August 9 as factors. Two joint working groups were to be formed to bridge both chambers ahead of a potential session. Perry favored moving quickly despite broad opposition from lawmakers and educators relying on a court plan.
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Medical Center boosts Basin economy study shows
Cheryl Odom of VHA Southwest says member hospitals requested the study by The Perryman Group. Medical Center CEO William Webster says the report educates the community on the hospital’s value, noting 4,041 local jobs linked to the facility and 1,522 FTEs with average $18.11 hourly wage. The board meets at 5:15 p.m. to hear the findings and related economic impact figures for VHA Southwest and the region.
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Judge upholds billion-dollar Pondimin award in diet drug case
Beaumont judge affirms a Jefferson County jury ruling granting more than 1 billion dollars to the family of Cynthia Cappel-Coffey who died after using the diet drug Pondimin. Wyeth plans an appeal, arguing warnings were adequate and FDA compliance was met, while plaintiffs say the drug caused primary pulmonary hypertension.
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