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Omnibus energy legislation (H.R. 4) that is now in conference would expand energy tax incentives significantly. The House passed the bill on August 2, 2001, and the Senate approved its version April 25, 2002. Several energy tax issues are addressed in these bills: 1) tax incentives to increase the supply of oil and gas, and the demand for coal; 2) energy tax issues relating to energy conservation and energy efficiency; 3) energy tax issues relating to alternative fuels; 4) selected issues relating to electricity restructuring; and 5) expiring energy tax provisions.

Funeral program for Mable C. Smith, born January 1, 1916 and died October 5, 2004. The funeral was held October 9, 2004 at Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Patrick Jones. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Allen. Mr Allen went into the Marine Corps in September 1942, took boot camp in San Diego, and then was stationed in Santa Anna at the lighter-than-air base as a guard. In September 1943, he was sent to Noumea, New Caledonia and from there to New Guinea where he was put in the First Marine Division, HQ Company, 1st Battalion. His first introduction to combat was when they landed on the southern tip of New Britain. Allen provides a good description of the fighting and the conditions on New Britain; they were wet and in the swamps. It took them about four months to go through New Britain. They had a brief respite on Johnson Islands before they landed on Peleliu. Allen talks about shooting their 75mm guns, point-blank at the steel and concrete doors the Japanese had built. He states that Peleliu was real rough. After going to a camp on Pavuvu, they went to Okinawa. He describes the day that Lt Gen Buckner was killed, by a sniper. Allen also talks about the Japanese using women and children as shields. He states that Ernie Pyle …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Allen. Mr Allen went into the Marine Corps in September 1942, took boot camp in San Diego, and then was stationed in Santa Anna at the lighter-than-air base as a guard. In September 1943, he was sent to Noumea, New Caledonia and from there to New Guinea where he was put in the First Marine Division, HQ Company, 1st Battalion. His first introduction to combat was when they landed on the southern tip of New Britain. Allen provides a good description of the fighting and the conditions on New Britain; they were wet and in the swamps. It took them about four months to go through New Britain. They had a brief respite on Johnson Islands before they landed on Peleliu. Allen talks about shooting their 75mm guns, point-blank at the steel and concrete doors the Japanese had built. He states that Peleliu was real rough. After going to a camp on Pavuvu, they went to Okinawa. He describes the day that Lt Gen Buckner was killed, by a sniper. Allen also talks about the Japanese using women and children as shields. He states that Ernie Pyle …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Louis Glist. Mr Glist enlisted in the military November 3, 1942; the War Department, Ordnance Section which became a part of the U. S. Army. He didn't really go to boot camp because the ordnance department had specific technical assignments. Glist's first duty assignment was in medium maintenance (through 37mm weapons). Then, they sent him to school at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, he came back, took a test and ended up going to the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP). He was shipped to Oregon State College where he spent ten months studying to be a mechanical engineer. After that he went back to Aberdeen where he went to OCS, graduating as a 2nd Lieutenant. From there he went to Wilmington, California where he went aboard the General Morton, a troop transport, which sailed on February 8, 1945; going over as a casualty replacement. They were on their way to Calcutta; it took them forty days and nights. He was assigned to the Chinese Combat Command. The mission of the Chinese Combat Command was to act as liaison between the Chinese Army and the American Army. They were to ensure …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Louis Glist. Mr Glist enlisted in the military November 3, 1942; the War Department, Ordnance Section which became a part of the U. S. Army. He didn't really go to boot camp because the ordnance department had specific technical assignments. Glist's first duty assignment was in medium maintenance (through 37mm weapons). Then, they sent him to school at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, he came back, took a test and ended up going to the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP). He was shipped to Oregon State College where he spent ten months studying to be a mechanical engineer. After that he went back to Aberdeen where he went to OCS, graduating as a 2nd Lieutenant. From there he went to Wilmington, California where he went aboard the General Morton, a troop transport, which sailed on February 8, 1945; going over as a casualty replacement. They were on their way to Calcutta; it took them forty days and nights. He was assigned to the Chinese Combat Command. The mission of the Chinese Combat Command was to act as liaison between the Chinese Army and the American Army. They were to ensure …

Photograph of a man facing the audience and playing the trumpet, taken at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the background, there is an individual playing the drums.

Photograph of a man playing a small drum set at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a man playing two different kind of keyboards, at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the background, there are three other musicians playing instruments on the stage.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone in front if a keyboard, at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the background, there is a man playing a trumpet.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea and an unidentified band performing onstage at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. Rhea was photographed griping her microphone and microphone cord.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The performer is also playing an acoustic guitar.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, playing an acoustic guitar while singing at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the background, there are two men standing on stage, near other instruments.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, playing the guitar while sitting in a chair as other performers stand behind her, at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The other performers are playing different instruments but only two drums are present in the photo.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. Rhea was photographed with her eyes partially closed and her brows somewhat furrowed.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. She is looking towards the left, away from the camera lens.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone and pointing out to the crowd, at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the background, there is a keyboard and amplifiers.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. Rhea was photographed slightly furrowing her brows as she sings.

Photograph of hip-hop and soul artist, Rhea, singing into a microphone at the Hip-Hop & Soul Cabaret event held in the Muse Theatre by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. Rhea is seen holding her microphone close to her mouth.