DNA Evidence Reveals Half Truth in Death Penalty Debate
Analysis argues opponents err by condemning capital punishment with only part of DNA’s impact. Cases of Ricky McGinn and Roy Criner illustrate DNA’s role in exonerations and convictions while a $1.75 million Justice Department grant funds further DNA analysis.
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Texas
Ricky McGinn
George W. Bush
McGinn
Roy Criner
Montgomery County
Bush
Anner
U.S. Department of Justice
Public payroll list of Texas and federal officials
A public payroll notice provides addresses and phone numbers for Gov. George W. Bush US Sen. Phil Gramm US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison U.S. Rep. Larry Combest Mac Thornberry State Senators Tee Bivins Tom Haywood State Reps John Smithee David Swinford Warren Chisum Pete Laney and others with mailing addresses in Austin Amarillo Pampa Hale Center and Washington DC for comments to be posted to the public.
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Texas
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Washington, D.C
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Washington
D.C
Larry Combest
S. Western
Amarillo
Mac Thornberry
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Suite
Tee Bivins
S. Polk St
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Kell
Wichita Falls
John Smithee
David Swinford
Warren Chisum
P.O
Pampa
Pete Laney
Hale Center
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Editorial Page Opinions Reflections From Amarillo Daily News
The Amarillo Daily News Opinion page presents local and syndicated voices in columns reflecting diverse viewpoints. This overview notes the mix of editorials and commentary that appear on the page, echoing community concerns and civic discourse.
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Amarillo Daily News
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Day headline on violence echoes in court case
Fragmentary item reports a violent incident with a man struck and killed. Police notes and court proceedings are implied but unreadable. No clear identities or dates are given.
Dramatic Democratic Nominating Week Ends With Stage Flairs
The Democratic convention in Los Angeles produced high drama from Clinton’s arrival and a sudden return to the spotlight to the infamous balloon drop incident. Clinton appeared during Lieberman’s speech, later eyeing a torch idea before Obama-like surprises kept the audience guessing. The president’s mischief, security saves, and a $5 million memorial fund for fallen officers colored the final night as Gore and Lieberman prepared to lead.
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Gore
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Australia
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Sen
Joe Lieberman
Lieberman
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Larry King
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Staples Center
Upstate
New York
Gore and Lieberman
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Texas posts high risk sex offender notices expand
Texas residents receive postcard notices when high risk offenders move nearby under a DPS program targeting Risk Level 1 offenders convicted on or after Jan 1 2000. About 30 offenders were mailed to nearly 16 000 households within three blocks or one mile. DPS cites lawmakers and officials backing the effort as a safety tool alongside newspaper notices.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Lieberman as Gore running mate faces ethical position shift
Washington favors Joe Lieberman as vice presidential pick but questions arise if he must abandon core beliefs to fit Gore’s populist, tough stance. The piece weighs Lieberman’s ethics and policy reconciliations, including Medicare, Social Security, and industry reform, against the party’s political needs and Bush contrasts.
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Texas
George W. Bush
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Bush
Uve
Cheney
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