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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 2000
Page
1
Area oilmen say better government relations and a clear energy policy could follow if George W. Bush becomes the 43rd president. They foresee a friendlier regulatory climate and more predictable energy strategy shaping industry prospects.
National Weather Service meteorologists report North Texas total rainfall surpassing 30 inches for 2000 by Sunday afternoon but note it does not offset several years of drought. Fort Worth station meteorologist Mark Fox says nearly an inch fell Sunday and that widespread 3 to 5 inch rains over many days are needed to recharge lakes and reservoirs.
The presidential race tightens as Gore's lawyers argue recounts have historical support while Republicans warn of mischief and human error in Democratic counties. Florida shows Bush up by 288 votes with manual recounts in progress across four counties, and a federal court hearing is set to decide on Bush's request to halt the recount.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak urged President Clinton to help halt the violent confrontation with Palestinians. A senior official said Clinton and Barak agreed there is no military solution, while Yasser Arafat vowed continued resistance and a funeral paid tribute to a slain Israeli sergeant in Lod near Tel Aviv.
The Scripps Howard Texas Poll finds most Texans worry about major environmental issues yet only 18 percent say their local environment has improved in the last decade. Forty five percent believe it is the same, 33 percent say it is worse, and 4 percent are unsure.
Texans report high recycling rates for aluminum cans 60 percent and newspapers 47 percent, with lower rates for plastic 38 and glass 27. Poll results show strong concern for river and lake pollution 91 percent soil and water contamination 89 percent drinking water pollution 88 percent habitat loss 83 percent ocean and beach pollution 82 percent and biodiversity threats 80 percent, alongside ozone damage.
The Ector County Independent School District bond facilities task force, formed by seven school board members with 21 citizen members, will present its report at Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting. The group, split into three subcommittees, reviews district facility needs to shape a bond package for repairs and programs.
Odessa City Council will consider finalizing a $115 000 Odessa Development Corporation grant to Westech Seal to support a $1 million phase two expansion creating 22 new jobs. Westech, a 13 year old Odessa maker of mechanical seals, plans growth funded by sales tax backed ODC support.
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