Republicans abandon repeal effort as ObamaCare lives on
Senate Republicans, short of votes, abandon their latest repeal and replace bid as the health care law remains. President Trump denounces rival Republicans and shifts focus to tax code reform. He schedules a hurricane Puerto Rico visit for next Tuesday to assess relief efforts after Maria.
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Moore wins Alabama primary runoff for U S Senate
Fire brand jurist Roy Moore defeated appointed incumbent Luther Strange in the Alabama Republican primary runoff to secure the party’s nomination for the U S Senate seat held by Jeff Sessions. He will face Democrat Doug Jones in the December 12 special election. Moore framed the contest as a clash with the Washington establishment. The Senate Leadership Fund, allied with McConnell, spent about 9 million dollars.
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Construction starts on models of border wall prototypes
Federal contractors began building eight wall models in a San Diego site as part of President Trump’s border wall plan. The prototypes, about three months late due to bid protests, are hidden behind a green tarp and slated to run about 30 days with CBP choosing several winners or none.
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Odessa City actions approve housing grant extension and boards
The Odessa city council extended the Odessa Affordable Housing minor emergency repair grant to October 15 and approved a 5 807 57 block grant use. It renewed contracts for water plant chemical treatments and expanded the downtown property standards area. It backed the Odessa Business Challenge agreement with UTPB SBDC, moved 11.5 million to the Reserve ODC Fund, tabled several transit and development appointments, and approved multiple board appointments and authority.
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Hospital budget changes face mixed votes and tax increase
District leaders including Mary Lou Anderson and David Dunn backed FRG driven budget saves while Mary Thompson and Ben Quiroz supported the plan to adjust spending and no layoffs. ProCare funding concerns linger as ad valorem tax rises to 0.11792 per 100 valuation and residents face higher bills. Thompson called the move critical to avoid further layoffs amid reduced reimbursements.
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