Patrick uses faith as guide for Texas politics
Texas lieutenant governor Dan Patrick frames policy choices around Christian faith. He pledges bold action, defends education cuts, backs border security funding, opposes DREAM Act expansion, and resists Medicaid expansion while invoking Jesus to shape the agenda.
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Don Coffey Honored With New Lee College Wellness Center
A Lee College professor urges honoring Don Coffey with naming a campus building, proposing the Lee College Wellness Center be renamed the Don Coffey Wellness Center. The speaker notes Coffey's 31 years of service and contrasts past generous president bonuses with faculty concerns over fair pay. The letter reflects campus history and respect for Don Coffey.
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Folk medicine and home remedies across cultures
Childhood habits and cultural folk medicine span remedies from honey and apple cider vinegar to grape juice blends and willow bark. The piece notes anecdotal evidence, allergy to science, and mentions JoAn Martin as a retired author offering contact details.
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Education secretary backs annual testing in math and reading
Education Secretary Anne Duncan urged annual statewide tests in math and reading for grades 3 through 8 and once in high school, arguing this measures progress toward college and career readiness. The plan faces Capitol Hill scrutiny as Republicans seek to overhaul No Child Left Behind, while civil rights groups and state chiefs back the measure.
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Today in History Highlights Jan 13 2015
Highlights include James Oglethorpe leading colonists to Georgia in 1733, Washington adding two stars and stripes to the flag in 1794, Stephen Foster's death in 1864, U S birthright citizenship for Puerto Ricans in 1941, L Douglas Wilder becoming the first elected black governor in 1990, Gates stepping aside as CEO in 2000, and MLB steroid testing adopted a decade ago. Thought for Today by James Joyce.
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