Associated Press - July 23, 2008 8:03 PM ET BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - An emergency official in Cameron County, Texas, says their levees are holding up well to Hurricane Dolly. The storm came ashore north of Brownsville and is now weakening. Most of the damage happened on South Padre Island. WASHINGTON (AP) - Within the next few months a number of military units could learn they're going to Afghanistan. A senior military official says top Pentagon brass is expected to make recommendations to Defense Secretary Gates over the next month or so. U.S. commanders in Afghanistan want three brigades. WASHINGTON (AP) - A bill to help struggling homeowners with their mortgages is now heading to the Senate after clearing the House. President Bush is dropping his opposition. The bill would shore up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and help...
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