We are now in the process, a slow, arduous and tedious process, of going through the legislation line by line to make sure it is what we have agreed to. A number of us have found some discrepancies, just because of the interpretations made during drafting. We think it's not going to be a big deal, but we have to iron it out. It's just time consuming. Does the Gang's version ...
On the rise Daniel Tangherlini new General Services Administration head
Daniel Tangherlini was named acting head of the government's real estate arm last year. His immediate predecessor abruptly resigned amid scandal, and a revolving door of administrators over the past decade had left the GSA hobbled by instability. But 15 months later, federal officials appear confident Tangherlini is well on his way to righting a badly listing ship. President Obama tapped ...
Civilian furloughs irk contractors Sequestration requires 680000 workers to take 11 days of unpaid leave
The Pentagon began furloughing the vast majority of its civilian employees as part of an effort to generate billions in savings required to address budgetary constraints. To meet the mandates of the so-called sequestration, 680,000 Defense Department employees will be forced to take a day of unpaid leave each week over the next 11 weeks. The move is expected to save about $1.8 billion, but ...
Crusade against big banks fizzles out
The near-collapse of Wall Street and the passage of the now-infamous TARP bailout package in fall 2008 sparked public outrage and prompted calls for the federal government to reduce banks' influence on the U.S. economy. Nearly five years later, the big banks are now bigger than ever. Far from being nationalized, as once seemed possible in 2009, the big banks "have only become more ...
Texas Lt. Gov. Dewhurst says hell keep abortion vote on track wont allow Senate disruptions
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, center, stands with Texas lawmakers as speaks during a news conference outside the Senate Chambers, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Austin, Texas. A Senate committee on Thursday pushed through new abortion restrictions, setting up a Senate vote before the weekend to send it to Gov. Rick Perry. The bill would require doctors to have admitting privileges at ...
Summer music arts Kamp
Summer Music Arts Kamp (SMAK) for 4 years through third grade will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-12 at First Baptist, 3115 Ocean Drive. Cost: $95 ($50 non-refundable). Introduction to music and art. Information/registration: ...
LeBron James should rebate Ray Allen about 15 mill for winning him the championship JUL 10
If it wasn't for Ray Allen's three pointer in game six this story would of been different, once again someone beside the King bailed out the Heat.Am I lying?Here is a question we can all discuss: Is LeBron's influence on his two championships the same as Michael Jordan had on his SIX?I say not, Jordan actually took over games and consistently made the big shots when needed, Mr. ...
Centrica to buy Texan online energy retailer Bounce Energy
said on Friday it was buying Texas-based electricity retailer Bounce Energy for $46 million (30.3 million pounds), giving it a new online platform to help grow its North American customer base.Privately held Bounce has more than 80,000 residential customers, predominantly in Texas, and has developed a internet-based platform for marketing products and servicing customer accounts, Centrica ...
El Paso County clerk seeks election date in Sen. John Morses recall
The El Paso County clerk and recorder on Thursday filed a motion in Denver District Court in an effort to have Gov. John Hickenlooper immediately set an election date in the recall of Senate President John Morse . "We are concerned and disappointed that no election date for the recall election has been set. Colorado's Constitution requires it to be set immediately, and that ...
Girl Scout Tree Party
Girls Scouts of Greater South Texas will host a Tree House Party from 2 to 5 p.m. July 14 at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, 1900 N. Chaparral St. The event features food, information, campfire training, photo booth and a job skills seminar hosted by Outback. Cost: $9; $7/ages 12 and younger; free/ages 2 and younger. Information: 883-3611, ext. ...
Texas Protests Continue Under Watchful Police State
@ The Daily Texan On Monday, two large groups converged on the Texas Capitol. Progressives who were protesting against the draconian anti-women's rights ...
Good Samaritan puts up 500K to free Texas teen facing prison time for Facebook post
USA Five months after he was arrested and imprisoned for a sarcastic Facebook post, Justin Carter has been bailed out of jail by an "anonymous good Samaritan" who put up half a million dollars to help send the teenager home. Carter, a 19-year-old Texan, was detained earlier this year after a woman from another country saw a video he posted online and reported it to police as a ...
Reid ready to go nuclear if GOP blocks Obama nominees
Democrats now control 55 Senate votes. Republicans have 45, but the GOP often still asserts itself by using the filibuster to keep nominations or legislation from coming to a vote. Republicans charge that imposing the nuclear option would eliminate the minority party's chief means of keeping the majority in check and jeopardize any potential bipartisan agreements on top-priority ...
South Texas MudFest 2013
GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMESRIGHT: Riders hold on and duck their heads as they fly though a spray of mud and water at the South Texas MudFest at the South Texas Speedway on ...
Grimm tries to get on track against tough Tigers lineup
Doug Fister and Justin Grimm will look to break out of their respective slumps in their final first-half starts Friday at Comerica Park. Fister has allowed six runs in as many innings in each of his last two outings. He gave up four runs in the first innings of both no-decisions, lifting his ERA from 3.50 to 4.07. Fister gave up two of his season-high three walks with two outs in the first ...
3 women dead after house fire near Houston
Fort Bend County sheriff's spokesman Bob Haenel says three children, ages 5, 10 and 17, escaped the burning house. One of the women helped the children escape but returned to the burning house to rescue two elderly women inside and didn't ...
House Republican immigration plan would provide legal status to kids
Are children the answer to Republicans' immigration reform gridlock? That's what House Republican leaders are aiming to find out with a new proposal that would legalize children who were brought to the United States unlawfully by their parents. It's hard not to conclude that Republicans are in a political bind over immigration reform. They've got pressure from the left, ...
Furlough Fridays at Brewster Street
Micah DeBenedetto/Special to the Caller-TimesLeo Gonzales (left) jokes with Zeke Rivas as Raymond Dominguez laughs (background) at the first Furlough Friday at Brewster Street Ice House on Thursday. Corpus Christi Army Depot workers received a drink on the house if they showed their work badge. Friday is the first day of furloughs at the depot. They will continue through ...
Rangers cant help Wolf in terrific emergency outing
TEX@BAL: Kinsler's homer puts Rangers on the board BALTIMORE -- Rangers spot starter Ross Wolf pitched well in place of Yu Darvish, but his offense couldn't reward him with a win against Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez. Wolf gave up two solo home runs over six innings, and Gonzalez made it stand up with the help of his bullpen in the Orioles' 3-1 victory over the Rangers on ...
Davis and Roberts homer and Gonzalez pitches well in Os 3-1 win over Texas
Miguel Gonzalez has been a steadying force throughout. Gonzalez turned in his seventh consecutive quality start Thursday, the longest streak by an Orioles pitcher this season, holding a ...
MLB Baltimore 3 Texas 1
Brian Roberts hit solo home runs early in the game Thursday and Baltimore held on to down Texas 3-1. The Orioles split the four-game series by capturing the last two contests. Ross Wolf made the second start of his career in place of Yu Darvish, who was placed on the disabled list by the Rangers because of a strained muscle in his throwing shoulder. Wolf (1-2) allowed a homer by Davis in the ...
Bond posted for man jailed over Facebook post
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (KXAN) - The 19-year-old who posted on Facebook that he was "going to shoot up a kindergarten" is out of jail after someone posted his $500,000 bond Thursday. The money was donated to Justin R. Carter, who had spent almost 100 days in the Comal County Jail in New Braunfels. Carter said he thought he was being edgy when he jokingly made the post. A hearing scheduled ...
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