Budget standoff Competing demands frame stalled bill talks
Lawmakers wrestle over a massive spending package for the new fiscal year as Democrats press for more funding for teachers and school construction while Republicans push projects like a Wilkes-Barre Scranton airport terminal renovation and a Pine Bluff Monticello road. Negotiations aim to finish a threepart package with a stopgap measure, with clashes over funding for the United Nations and a separate defense and embassy aid surge. IMF funding and loan terms also loom as Treasury notes meet GOP leaders.
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Robert Menendez
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Jay Dickey
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U.S
Treasury
Robert Rubin
International Monetary Fund
Controversy Over McCurdy Vetting Splits Capitol Leaders
Roll Call notes bipartisan concern as McCurdy appointment draws criticism from some Republicans. Rosenker says partners acknowledge his service, while Campbell warns party does not decide representativeness. Linder cites business lobbying shifts and Downs' party ties as factors in perceptions of bipartisanship in housing. Ellingsworth expects eventual acceptance as housing industry remains cross party.
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McCurdy
California
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Silicon Valley
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Linder
National Association of Home Builders
Amtrak
Thomas Downs
Home Builders
Bill
Downs
Ellingsworth
Flockhart suit seeks 5 percent of Calista Flockhart deals
Real-life lawyers from Frankfurt Garbus Klein and Seltz sue Calista Flockhart over a claimed five percent share of her negotiated Fox contracts. They say she earned at least 780000 and owe 39000, while her LA lawyer denies knowledge of the case as it proceeds.
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Calista Flockhart
Frankfurt, Garbus, Klein and Seltz
Ally McBeal
Fox
Flockhart
Maura Wogan
Los Angeles
Barry Tyerman
Frankfurt
Garbus
Gruden Arrested After Raiders Win in Pleasanton
Pleasanton Calif Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden was arrested for investigation of drunken driving after a team victory over San Diego. At 35 he was the NFLs youngest coach and he was jailed briefly then released. He faces a court date November 9. A blood test was taken and will take 10 days to two weeks to process. Gruden said he wants to wait and see if justice prevails.
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San Diego
Gruden
NFL
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Blast at illegal fireworks plant kills at least ten in Tultepec
A gas explosion ignited a pile of gunpowder used for illegal fireworks in Tultepec, leveling a two block area north of Mexico City. At least 10 died and dozens were hurt as rescuers searched collapsed homes. authorities warned more deaths could follow.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Alejandro Garcia
Cesar Camacho Quiroz
Clara Zuniga
Francisco Fernandez Solis
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Televisa
Ohio judge sentences pregnant woman to six months in prison
Common Pleas Judge Patricia Cleary, who opposes abortion, sentences Kawaguchi a University of California Berkeley student over an abortion claim. The 20 week plus pregnancy led to a six month term with four months credit. appeal filed with 8th District Court. The case spurred debate over abortion limits and bail while awaiting appeal.
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Patricia Cleary
Kawaguchi
Cleary
8Th District Court of Appeals
University of California At Berkeley
Ohio
City upgrades cut energy use with new HVAC systems
Assistant City Manager Richard Morton announced 18 buildings will get energy efficient lighting and computerized climate control in a package financed by Citicorp at 4.65 percent. New Honeywell Enershop units will replace 30-year-old HVAC at City Hall and Municipal Plaza. The four-point Capital Improvement subcommittee mission aims to align the master plan with community needs and explore partnerships with ECISD and other taxing entities.
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Citicorp
Terry Witherspoon
ECISD
Witherspoon
Zeb Typhoon Slams Northern Philippines Province
Super Typhoon Zeb struck Isabela province near Palawan with 150 mph sustained winds and gusts to 184 mph, tearing down power lines and trees but with no immediate reports of casualties. Forecaster Frisco Nilo said the cyclone was the strongest of eight storms to hit the Philippines that year and would likely weaken over mountains.
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Philippines
Weather Bureau
Palawan
Isabela
Frisco Nilo
Nilo
Zeb
Endangered Red-headed Vultures Spark City Complaints in Odessa
A Odessa resident reports persistent vulture problems despite law protections. She cites foul odor and droppings that corrode car paint. City animal control officer Roger Muehlbrad confirms the vultures are endangered and notes one bird was moved away from town after landing in a residence.
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Thomas
Odessa
City of
Texas Lottery draws and info update contact
Texas Lottery results for Cash Five and Pick 3 noted with numbers 2 14 26 33 34 and 0 2 for Pick 3. Up-to-date Lotto Texas information is available from InfoLine at the listed contact, including phone access and key entry options.
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InfoLine
Informed sources reveal quirks and trivia mixed with questions
The passage collects quirky facts and Q and A snippets on topics from pocket comb losses to asbestos napkins and compact discs, interwoven with scattered notes about John Studebaker, Placerville debate unease, and references to Kevlar vests and heart surgery. It ends with contact details for L M Boyd.
Odessa Switchboard Contact and Postal Information
Odessa addresses and postal details listed for American Odessa WSPS 402 960. Includes route and mailing info at 222 E 4th Street Odessa Texas 79761 with postmaster and contact notes.
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E. 4Th Street
Odessa
Cheean
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