Monthly Archives: June 2008

Joe Horn cleared by grand jury in Pasadena shootings

Posted on June 30, 2008 by TexasFred

Joe Horn cleared by grand jury in Pasadena shootings A Harris County grand jury decided today that Joe Horn should not be charged with a crime for shooting two suspected burglars he confronted outside his neighbor’s home in Pasadena last … Continue reading →

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Bush signs $162 billion war spending bill

Posted on June 30, 2008 by TexasFred

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Bush on Monday signed legislation to pay for the war operations in Iraq and Afghanistan for the rest of his presidency and beyond, hailing the $162 billion plan as a rare product of bipartisan cooperation. “This … Continue reading →

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Medicare fees to doctors to fall starting Tuesday

Posted on June 30, 2008 by TexasFred

WASHINGTON (AP) – One unpleasant task lawmakers will have over the July 4 recess is explaining to seniors why they didn’t stop a 10 percent fee cut, going into effect Tuesday, for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Physicians have been … Continue reading →

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