DeLay's money laundering charges upheld
Rep. Tom DeLay's hopes of reclaiming his powerful position as House majority leader were dealt a blow

 

President Bush on Monday renewed his demand that Congress extend tax cuts on investment dividends and capital gains
But a tax-cutting call that was once readily heeded on Capitol Hill is now facing stiff resistance from lawmakers of both parties, who maintain that efforts to rein in the deficit cannot rely solely on cuts to programs for the poor.
"Obviously, the juxtaposition of cutting taxes and food stamps within a few days is not attractive," said Rep. James T. Walsh (R-N.Y.).

 

Italy allegedly misled by CIA
".. a ruse designed to stymie efforts by the Italian anti-terrorism police.."

Brad's Ten-Foot Poll on Toll Roads---RESULT

posted 915a-7p Mon Dec 5 2005 The rather sudden move to toll roads in San Antonio is A necessary response to changing times 32- 12% Fishy 234- 88% Total votes 266-

Tagliabue says the Saints likely will split games between San Antonio and Baton Rouge next season

Flying kites... under water
A onetime jeweler strives to harness the power of the tides to wean the nation off oil.

Herald-Zeitung
New Braunfels committee votes to ban new billboards
New Braunfels is one step closer to being permanently free from the proliferation of billboards within city limits.

In choosing the anchor team of Elizabeth Vargas ( the first nightly news anchor of Hispanic descent) and Bob Woodruff to replace the late Peter Jennings at "World News Tonight," ABC News President David Westin concluded the job was too big for one person "but only after the network failed to reach agreement with one of its biggest stars, Charles Gibson of "Good Morning America."

"We felt a bit of a jerk and then the boat sort of started pulling sideways," Mr Hogg said.

 

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BATTLE of KATRINA song Battle of Katrina MP3 This song is controversial. Should Brad have even put the link on this website? RESULT: 31 No, 301 Yes

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