Texas Legislature pushes bills toward budget and reforms
Texas lawmakers wrapped a marathon session delivering a 2014-15 budget near 100 billion with a 3 percent raise for state workers and a $4 billion restoration for schools. They approved a five course standard test plan while expanding online learning and charter access. A bipartisan water plan of 2 billion emerged amid drought and growth as Perry weighs Medicaid expansion and possible special session to resolve court challenges on school finance and voting maps.
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Obama pledges support for tornado victims in Moore
President Barack Obama visited tornado devastated Moore Oklahoma consoling residents and pledging federal help. He cited the 24 dead including 10 children and noted FEMA has funded about 12 000 storm shelters. He met families at the Moore Fire Department and praised responders for saving lives.
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