Dave Mathews and Jay Eshbach Lead Editorial Team
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Mental health care funding gaps blamed after tragic case
San Antonio Express-News notes a schizophrenic woman with postpartum psychosis faced arrest in a brutal murder of her 4 week old son as debate over underfunded mental health services resurfaces. Texas ranks poorly in per capita funding and public focus wanes after headlines fade. The piece argues courts should divert mentally ill individuals to treatment rather than incarceration.
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Letter on Alzheimer's tragedy and caregiver support group
A reader expresses sympathy for the King family over Mrs. Doris King’s death and calls attention to Alzheimer's misunderstanding. The letter promotes a Baytown support group active for over 14 years, meeting the second Thursday each month at 6:30 pm at Remington Park, urging families to seek coping resources and help.
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The White House defender in health care pushback
Linda Douglass, ex CBS ABC journalist turned White House spokesperson, debunks disinformation about health care reform. The piece contrasts her journalistic caution with partisan messaging, noting questions about Obama’s past positions and the credibility shift after joining Team Obama. Byron York reports.
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Texas Health Care Reform Debate Not Just About Speed
Poe, representing Texas House District 2, warns against rushed federal health care reform. He advocates patient controlled decisions, affordable portable coverage, tax credits for expenses, medical liability reform, and avoiding a one size fits all system. He cites fraud, bureaucratic waste, and raised costs, urging limited government and preservation of choice.
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