Immigration overhaul bill advances amnesty plan
The House Judiciary Committee backed a sweeping immigration bill aiming to grant permanent legal status to many illegal immigrants based on residency since 1977 or 1978. It also seeks future employer penalties for hiring undocumented workers and a temporary worker program for crops. Opposition cites fairness and wage concerns while advocates frame amnesty as practical.
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House Judiciary Committee
United States
Romano Mazzoli
D-Ky
Congress
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Mazzoli
House
Senate
House-Senate
Judiciary Committee
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Labor Committee
Patricia Schroeder
D-Coro
Texas unemployment falls slightly in August
Texas unemployment eased to 7 percent in August from 7.3 in July, seasonally adjusted to 6.7. Labor market analyst Dianne Dobie attributed the dip to seasonal factors, including students returning to school.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Employent Commission
Dianne Dobie
Weather forecast for Permian Basin and Texas region
The forecast calls for fair mild weather across the Permian Basin with tonight’s low in the mid 50s and a Thursday warming trend toward mid 80s. Winds 5 to 15 mph. Texas climates show highs in 70s to 80s, lows 50s to 60s, with mostly clear skies and scattered showers possible Saturday in West Texas and North Texas warming into the mid to upper 80s.
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Marfa
McAllen
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Big Bend
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Port O’connor
Brownsville
Odessa American Masthead Notice and Subscription Details
The Odessa American publishes daily and Sunday editions from 222 E Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79760 with yearly rate 73 dollars. Address changes go to P O Box 2952 Odessa 79760 and home delivery options include daily and Sunday only plans with various monthly prices.
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Odessa
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Odessa American
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Begin Faces Parliamentary Test Over Beirut Inquiry
In a tense debate Israel’s Begin coalition, with 64 seats, fought off a Labor motion condemning last week’s Beirut entry amid pressure from National Religious Party and TAMI to order a formal inquiry. Sharon defended Israeli actions in west Beirut and described Phalangists clearing Chatilla camp after clashes with Palestinians hiding civilians.
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Israel
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Sabra
Fakhani
Escape concerns rise as Odessa jail conditions blamed
Odessa authorities search for two escapees, Redic and Rushing, described as Black by police with varying heights and outfits. Odessa Police Chief Alan Stewart cites terrible jail conditions and old structure as a risk factor. A third escapee, Carlos Armendariz, slipped from the Ector County Courthouse probation area. Border Patrol may assist. Armendariz, a Mexican national, was jailed for forgery and awaiting shock probation.
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Redic
Baker
Rushing
Odessa
Alan Stewart
Stewart
Ector County
Carlos Gavara Armendariz
Mike Neeley
Border Patrol
Armendariz
Neeley
Odessa faces rising unemployment and snowbird influx
The Odessa area endures a bleak job market with 4 450 unemployed in August down from July’s 4 650. Director Kasko notes many executive secretaries have been laid off and fear winter immigration of snowbirds will worsen conditions as arrivals begin. Miller warns the downturn will persist despite some improvement and that area absorption will be strained this year.
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Kasko
Odessa
Miller
Odessa-Midland
Midlands oil activity eyed to boost economy
Midland officials say driving renewal hinges on oil demand and confidence as fourth quarter activity could lift jobs. Unemployment recipients prepare for six weeks federal aid after 26 weeks state funds. Notices totaling 90,000 mailed statewide may flood local offices before the election.
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Midland
Midland-Odessa
Kasko
Austin
Feds
Kaska
Ector County
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