GOP lawmakers demand probe into CBS Vietnam era memo story
NEW YORK AP Top Republicans pressed for a congressional investigation into CBS News for its draft memos about President Bushs Texas National Guard service. CBS President Heyward pledged to address questions on memo veracity as experts questioned the documents legitimacy.
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CBS News defends Bush memos amid expert doubts
CBS News executives maintain the legitimacy of last week’s Bush Vietnam era guard story as two hired experts told ABC they could not verify the records. A former guard secretary calls the documents fake though they reflect one commander’s views. CBS notes the report relied on more than documents and vows to carry on.
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Ector Theatre Balc ony Gets Cabaret Seating Change
Georgi Gomez of the City of Odessa removes balcony chairs as the Ector Theatre undergoes a major renovation. Seats are being replaced with cabaret style tables while new lighting sound and a digital projector are installed. Don Stice rents the theater and plans to finish for October performances of Chicago.
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Odessa firms see stable hiring outlook for Q4
Manpower survey of Odessa employers shows 23 of 30 firms expect no payroll changes October through December. Five plan to hire, none to cut, two unsure. Q3 had 14 percent planning growth and 3 percent reductions, with 2003 figures showing more cutbacks. Willie Taylor notes alignment with regional workforce board views.
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Judge rules Texas school funding unconstitutional
Texas faces a constitutional breach in its 30 billion annual school financing system after Judge John Dietz ruled the method violated equal educational opportunities. He warned the state may be forced to halt education funding within a year if lawmakers fail to craft an equitable remedy, signaling an imminent appeal after six weeks of testimony.
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