Early voting underway in 19th District runoff race
Voters may cast ballots through May 30 at five Odessa sites for the June 3 runoff between Mike Conaway of Midland and Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock. Polls run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with the county annex open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 29 30. Early totals show Ector 880 Midland 2,473 Lubbock 2,299.
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Correction on survey results from Ector County ISD teachers
The OA corrects a February survey report, noting 283 of 727 teachers in Ector County ISD, about 39 percent, felt little support from administrators. The error concerned the percentage and figure previously published.
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Partners for the sake of the other social circle grows
Campbell outlines Partners in: Parenting as both emotional and practical support for parents with older and younger children. The group aims to share advocacy ideas for disabled students, secure meals, and trade used assistive devices. Lopez, a former kindergarten teacher, cares for Tatiana full time and aspires to return to special education teaching next year.
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Lopez
Goliad Elementary
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Nicole Kidman cigarette scene sparks anti smoking backlash
In Cannes Nicole Kidman smoked publicly during promotion of Dogville drawing criticism from anti smoking groups in Australia and lawmakers who say celebrity smoking glamorizes tobacco to young people. Lars von Trier admonished her as co star Stellan Skarsgard watched.
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Explosion disrupts Yale Law School in New Haven
FBI and New Haven police treat the blast as a criminal matter after a 5 p.m. explosion damaged the law school ceiling and a partition. Students were questioned, explosive-sniffing dogs searched campus, and classes were canceled with commencement likely moved. Secret Service said Barbara Bush was not in danger.
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Tax cut deal narrows to 350 billion with pensionlator concerns
Legislators edge toward a deal on a 350 billion tax cut package with 20 billion in state aid including Medicaid funding. Democrats oppose the plan as too generous to the wealthy while Republicans like Voinovich push for deficit restraint and a 2008 expiration for dividend and capital gains relief.
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Maine
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D-S.d
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R-La
George Voinovich
Ohio
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Dick Cheney
Senate Finance Committee
Charles Grassley
Iowa
Lawmakers flee Texas over redistricting show of force
DPS Bailey questions evidence destruction amid a Democratic exodus to Oklahoma to avoid a May 12 redistricting debate. Speaker Tom Craddick denied knowledge of any DPS document destruction and said no conspiracy existed. Wingersaid DPS ordered removal of search documents, while investigations probe federal involvement with former Speaker Pete Laney’s private plane.
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Oklahoma
How To Reach Us At Odessa American
The Odessa American lists main contact numbers 337 6262 for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Out of town readers can call 800 375 4661. For a paper missing, call 337 7314 or 888 375 OAOA with hours 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 6 to 11 a.m. weekends.
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Odessa American Classifieds Ad Rates and Subscriptions Notice
Rates for daily weekly and Sunday editions listed. Subscription options include Daily Daily Weekend Sunday and Weekend and Sunday plans with various durations. Contact details and terms note copyright protection and reproduction restrictions.
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Mad Cow Disease in Alberta and Iraq War Funding
Hollywood humorist Argus Hamilton notes Canada reports a Mad Cow case in Alberta and contrasts it with Bush fundraising plans for June aiming at 200 million for primaries. He quips about Iraq and mentions Saddam rumored to hide in Baghdad as generals return from exile. Japan pledges 70 million to restore Iraqi power stations as Clinton plans Harvard speech.
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Whitman resigns as EPA chief in bid for calmer life
Washington AP reports Christie Whitman resigns as Environmental Protection Agency administrator after two and a half years of clashes with Bush aides Congress and business and environmental groups. She told reporters the demanding role and lifestyle prompted stepping down. She informed President Bush in the Oval Office that she would return to New Jersey with her husband. Whitman’s departure removes a prominent female Cabinet figure seen as moderating environmental policy.
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Christie Whitman
Environmental Protection Agency
Bush
Congress
Whitman
White House
Oval Office
EPA
New Jersey
Vandalism case linked to love triangle in Central Islip
Lisandro Mateo and Justine Hayes-Hurley, both 18 and 16 respectively, were charged with criminal mischief after altering Winston Hill's car in March. The women believed Hill was their exclusive boyfriend before discovering he was involved with both, prompting them to trim the windshield and paint with hedge clippers.
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Justine Hayes-Hurley
Central Islip
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