Texas faces tax and spending squeeze in new session
Governor Daniel proposes a two pronged $210 million plan to fund state needs and retire debt while the Budget Board outlines a $285 million general revenue budget. Legislation flows as lawmakers debate tax reforms, exemptions, and funding for welfare, highways and schools amid wage and session-pay disputes.
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Legislative Budget Board
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Frates S. Seeligson
San Antonio
State Tax Study Commission
Ben Ramsey
Texas
Ramsey
House
Senate
Insurance Department
Jerry Sadler
Percilla
Joe Ed Winfree
Houston
Ben D. Sudderth
Gustine
REA
Alonzo W. Jamison
Denton
Bill Jones
Dallas
Ten Little Indians Parody on Government Employees
The Wall Street Journal notes a rising share of American workers employed by government. Eleven million people are paid by federal state or local governments, up from earlier decades, with government staff viewed as non productive by critics.
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Texan Arrives in Miami with Snow Ski Plan
A Texan checks into a Miami hotel with his own snow skis and a dozen suitcases while directing bellhops. The bell captain notes there is no snow in Florida. The Texan replies he will bring the snow on the next plane.
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