NTSB probes CareStar owner Med-Trans in crash report delay
NTSB investigator Aaron Sauer says the air ambulance crash that killed four on March 21 will not be finalized until the agency reviews Med-Trans policies and procedures. The probe expands after a second Bell 407 crash near Newberry, S C on July 13 that killed four. The Med-Trans unit CareStar operates in Bismarck ND, with 31 years of service.
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UTPB hosts Dia de la Raza celebration kickoff by LULAC council
The first time Dia de la Raza festival at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin featured Lakota Sun Dancer Luis Tijerina performing a sacred diagram blessing with sage and cornmeal. About 30 to 50 attendees joined festivities including pinata fun, a Poncho Villa art exhibit, and mariachi performances.
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Justices to weigh religious displays in government spaces
The Supreme Court will hear whether Ten Commandments displays on government land violate the First Amendment. The case centers on Kentucky and Texas displays with potential arguments in February and a ruling by July. Supporters praise the review as defending prayer in public life amid prior controversies like Alabama’s Chief Justice Moore.
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Economists say Bush Kerry job plans fall short
Economists warn both campaigns overstate plans to create jobs and curb deficits. Bush promotes 1.9 trillion in 10 year tax cuts plus deregulation and energy expansion while Kerry targets health care tax relief, small business cuts, and outsourcing penalties. Deficit projections remain large under either plan.
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