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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2009
Page
5
Census figures show 63.6 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in November 2008, about 131.1 million people. The turnout declined as older whites with little interest in Obama or McCain stayed home, reversing the rise seen in 2004 though overall numbers rose by 5 million voters, largely among minority groups.
A letter questions why Democratic lawmakers crafting a federal public option bill do not co sponsor John Fleming's HR 615 which would require any voting representative in favor of a public option to join it. The letter argues for bi partisan leadership and accountability, noting 53 co sponsors are Republicans.
The writer reflects on Texas constitutional conventions of 1876 and 1876 era debates. Mentions aged legislator serving as a delegate and presidents, notes reform efforts since adoption, and recalls seeing Nicholas Henry Darnell’s portrait in the Capitol. Expresses family pride in a daughter aligning with historical lineage.
Elizabeth Gill, a senior citizen, teaches Sunday School at First Baptist Church in Mont Belvieu. She belongs to Goose Creek DAR Baytown Retired Teachers and Chambers County Delta Kappa Gamma.
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