Bleak economic outlook as housing slump deepens in 2004 data
Conference Board reports consumer sentiment at a low not seen since October 1992 as inflation, tight credit, and rising food and gas prices squeeze households. Retiree Irene Arnold of Wisconsin notes shrinking grocery budgets while US home prices fall sharply, eroding equity for millions. Prices plunged over 14 percent in Q1, the steepest drop in two decades, with many homeowners underwater on recent purchases.
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County delays comp time payoff as auditor works out funding
Ector County commissioners tabled action on paying off $32,000 in comp time for hourly workers to avoid using the general fund. Auditor David Austin will present figures at the June 9 meeting. HR director Pat Patton explained comp time rules and annual limits for employees. Odessa High heads to Class 5A state softball tournament, first time for OHS, with games Friday and Saturday.
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PTSD cases among troops jump to 40000 in 2007
Pentagon records show nearly 40000 troops diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder since 2003, a 50 percent increase in 2007 the deadliest year of Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Officials acknowledge many cases go unreported and seek care outside the military. The Army led with over 10000 new cases in 2007 while Marines and Army bore the heaviest combat burden.
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