EPA relaxes air standards amid industry pressure
The EPA raised allowable city smog levels from 0.08 to 0.12 ppm, saying health effects are not felt until 0.15 ppm. Only Honolulu and Spokane meet the old standard for populations over 200,000. agencies expect 10 to 20 more cities to meet the revised level, with extended deadlines possible for severe cases. The move spurs a lawsuit from the American Petroleum Institute seeking further relaxation.
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U.S. District Court
Record setting rains drive 1200 from northeast homes
Record rains and floodwaters forced evacuations across New England New York and New Jersey with more than 1200 residents leaving their homes as roofs collapsed and dams gave way In Massachusetts over 400 people evacuated from Quincy and others left Marshfield Hull and Salem while Boston logged 2 33 inches of rain in 24 hours The storm also disrupted New Jersey Chicago and Rhode Island with widespread power outages and flood warnings
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Pecos City Council weighs pension plan study for fire dept
The Pecos City Council postponed action on a proposal to raise pensions for the Pecos Volunteer Fire Department to 50 or 75 dollars monthly after 20 years. actuary Bob May of Rudd and Wisdom Inc Austin said the current fund is unsound with 41 150 dollars in unfunded liabilities and total assets of 26 910 dollars. The plan may be opened to nearby towns including Tohah and Balmorhea as the budget study continues.
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Weather roundup for Pecos and West Texas regions
Forecasts warn Pecos and nearby areas to expect clouds and cooler air with scattered showers today and tomorrow. Past 48 hours put moisture at .01 inch, high yesterday 72 and low 37. Panhandle advisories call for snow mainly north with 1 to 2 inches possible, creating hazardous driving. south regions see showers and a few thunderstorms. Cooler tonight with highs near 30 north to 50s south, 60s in Big Bend valleys. Saturday highs near 30 north to 50s southwest, 60s in Big Bend valleys.
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Reeves County Junior Livestock Show Opens With Judging Schedule
The Reeves County Junior Livestock Show and Sale begins at 9 a.m. at the Fair Barn on South Highway 285. Hog judging led by James Mitchell of Wolforth, Texas occurs at 5 p.m. Friday, followed by steer judging with Jim Bob Steen of Marfa at 8 p.m. Lambs are set for Saturday at 9 a.m. with Jim Saches of New Mexico State University Las Cruces as judge. Co chairs are Dale Toone and Jim Rankin.
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Enterprise
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New Mexico State University
Las Cruces
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Reeves County
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Pecos Ffa
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Allen Jones
Earl McElroy
Sleers
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Midland
Reeves County Young Homemakers
Sheriff's Posse Barn
Senators challenge Carter pledge to NATO spending guideline
Senate Armed Services leaders say the 3 percent NATO spending figure is a guideline Congress can ignore. They will judge the 122.7 billion defense budget part by part, with debate over weapons, ships, and social program constraints. Several senators oppose the shipbuilding plan, notably an oil powered carrier smaller than Navy preference.
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D-Wash
John Towers
Texas
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Navy
FBI enters slaying investigation of El Paso attorney
The FBI widened probes into the December 23 shooting death of El Paso defense attorney Lee Chagra over possible gambling money missing from envelopes on his desk. No inquiry into Chagra’s murder itself is noted, but agents look at money moving out of state. Witnesses described cash stuffed away.
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Las Vegas
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