Bush proposes relaxed immigration for Mexican workers
President Bush seeks to ease entry for foreign workers with U S jobs waiting, aiming to mend ties with Mexico and appeal to Latino voters. Details yet sketchy, policy billed as principles rather than full legislation, drawing scrutiny from immigrant groups and lawmakers.
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Spending pressures push deficits higher amid tax cuts
The piece outlines mounting spending, recession, and tax cuts driving deficits toward 500 billion this year. It cites Heritage Foundation analyst Brian Riedl and CBO director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, notes Goldman Sachs warnings, and Bush plans to cap discretionary growth near 4 percent while defense may be excluded.
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Ottawa plans seek cable deal and road spur work
City goals include paving remaining gravel streets with spending caps kept from 2004, adding sidewalks, and finalizing a city cable franchise. Ottawa eyes extending the Prairie Spirit Trail, upgrading Forest Park pool filtration, airport improvements, and zoning plans with Franklin County while awaiting a school board decision in March.
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Shared radio frequency avoids costly gear for fire and ambulance
County officials note potential conflict when fire and ambulance calls coincide but will use a talk around frequency after initial contact to prevent interference. 911 Director Brad Gilges says the arrangement is known and will be managed. dispatch coordinates the response with limited issues expected. Contact Andy Gassaway at agassaway ottawa herald.com.
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