Voters sweep PA incumbents as lawmakers fall in primary
In Pennsylvania a wave of primary defeats ousted at least 14 incumbents amid anger over a late night pay raise for legislators. Senate leaders Jubellrer and Brightbill were toppled, the first such leadership loss in four decades, while Bob Casey won the Dem bid to challenge Santorum for the Senate.
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Schwarzenegger undecided on Bush border plan
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he will not decide whether to comply with President Bushs demand to deploy National Guard troops to the Mexican border until he has more information. He spoke by phone with Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff after expressing concerns in a letter about deployment goals and duration. The governor warns that federalization could occur if a governor refuses.
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UTBP Science Center Move Sparks University Growth
Pamela Pipes notes the UTBP labor push to fund a science and technology center as part of a plan to expand capacity to 5,000 students. Lacey Harbour, junior biology major, voices excitement about growth and space needs while President David Watts hails funding and planning for facilities, including a performing arts center. Also announced are tax reductions for ECISD, a new cheaper franchise tax for businesses, and a $2,000 teacher pay raise.
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