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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 2006

Page

4

7 year old Arizona boy completes Alcatraz swim

Seven year old Braxton Bilbrey swam from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park in 47 minutes, aided by his coach and two adults. The Glendale, Arizona boy trained through youth triathlons and said his next goal is the English Channel. His mother praised his dedication while his father expressed pride.

San Francisco Arizona Alcatraz Island Braxton Bilbrey San Francisco Bay Braxton Tion Stacey Bilbrey Alcatraz Chicago al Capone Joe Zemaitis Steve Bilbrey Frederic Larson AP Braxton Bilbrey Glendale Ariz Aquatic Park

Laborers Union Leaves AFL-CIO to Focus on Growth

The Laborers Union representing 700,000 construction workers has decided to leave the AFL-CIO to concentrate on growth and better lives for workers. The move, effective June 1, follows their earlier association with Change to Win but marks a formal exit from the federation. Richard Greer, the union’s spokesman, said the separation aims to sharpen efforts for workers’ improvements. AFL-CIO did not immediately respond.

Washington Laborers’ Union Afl-Cio Richard Greer

National News Roundup Washington and Beyond

Data of 26.5 million U.S. veterans was stolen when an employee took records home to Maryland. No evidence burglars have used the data, says Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson. Independent Levee Investigation Team blasts New Orleans funding and oversight, urging a major overhaul of flood protection agencies. David Berkowitz seeks to direct former attorney earnings from Dear David to victims, while Hoffa search on a Michigan horse farm continues amid scientific hurdles.

Washington U.S Veteran Affairs Department Veterans’ Social Security Veteran Affairs Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson Nicholson Maryland New Orleans University of California, Berkeley Congress State Sam New York David Berkowitz Berkowitz Hugo Harmatz David Spirit of Manhattan Teamsters Jimmy Hoffa Michigan Hoffa

Protecting Life Savings Through Nursing Home Medicaid Planning

Advertorial from the Ladyman Law Office for Senior Planning Services in Texas promoting legal strategies to preserve home, auto, and assets from nursing home spend-down. Highlights spouse income protections, asset transfers, and the need for specialized planning with references to federal changes and free brochure. Includes contact numbers and a disclaimer of affiliation.

Don Allen Ladyman Law Office For Texas Ladyman Law Office Texas Department of Human Services Seniorinformation.com

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