How the Electoral College could pick a president in a tie
The article explains contingency pathways if no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes. It outlines House selection among top three EC vote-getters, state delegation caucuses, potential deadlock, and 26 votes to win. It notes Senate role choosing a vice president and possible acting presidency, plus scenarios ending with Congress appointing a noncandidate acting president. It mentions political party control and expert warnings about a messy outcome.
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Texas job losses seen despite modest hiring rise
Texas unemployment held at 7.4 percent as job growth slowed. TEC data show 648,000 unemployed and nearly 8.1 million employed, with gains mainly in construction and dining. statewide living standards could fall if trends persist. Unemployment spiked in the McAllen Edinburgh Mission area to 16.3 percent while Bryan College Station posted 3.5 percent.
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County plea mix up shocks Ector County officials
Durell Banegas pleaded guilty a day early in a case that officials say slipped through cracks. County Attorney Tracey Bright, out of town, said she would discuss status with the family before any plea. First Assistant Bruce plans a new trial motion, noting the plea offer could have been made in similar cases. McCandless lies in serious but stable condition after a May 2 crash near Eighth and Meadow, when his car stalled and was struck from behind by a 1979 Chevrolet pickup.
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Energy bill clashes over Arctic drilling and gas mileage
Congress debated an energy package as oil prices swung and Kuwait’s invasion loomed. Provisions to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and raise vehicle efficiency were rejected, while a revamped electric utility law faced House Senate negotiation and industry uncertainty.
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Biotech funding split over fetal tissue use bill
Lawmakers clash on NIH authorization funding for fetal tissue research arguing it could spur abortions versus aligning with a budget cap. Bush trips and a proposed $325 million breast cancer program heighten pressure as NIH Director Healy urges a veto.
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