Not Holding His Breath Letter Critiques Health Care Challenge
A reader argues that states AGs suit to strike down health care reform mirrors past unfunded mandates. They challenge constitutional grounds for individual insurance and note Texas education funding as precedent. They warn against undermining Medicare and mock opponents’ consistency.
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Health care reform sparks reflections on politics and vaccines
Puzzled observer congratulates Obama and Pelosi on historic health insurance reform while noting Republican opposition to affordable care for families. References Perry's 2007 Texas vaccine mandate for sixth graders, later reversed, and questions Perry's stance on federal health care law and parental access to vaccines.
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Texas Supreme Court runoff highlights political clash
Texas Republican runoff for Place 3 pits Rick Green a former State Rep with no judicial experience against Debra Lehrmann aFort Worth district judge in a contest to replace Justice Harriett ONeill. The race reflects debates over appointive versus elected judges and features endorsements from notable figures while detailing past conduct and campaign contrasts.
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Baytown Sun Contact Directory Update
Publisher Janie Halter and Advertising Director Angie Pagel list Baytown Sun contacts for public access. Managing Editor Gary Maitland, Business Manager Sandy Denson, and Circulation Manager Joshua Hart are provided with email domains for inquiries and staff coordination.
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Baytown Sun Readers Urged to Confirm Delivery Times
The Baytown Sun prints five days a week and promises delivery by 6 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and by noon Saturday. Readers should call (281) 425-8066 by 9 a.m. weekdays and 3 p.m. Saturdays if the paper is late to arrange redelivery.
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Reading Between the Lines and Mind Reading Fears
Natalie Whatley of Baytown reflects on the lure and limits of mind reading aided by PET scans and MRI data while noting the strains of probing others and the desire to ignore distracting thoughts. She admits mixed feelings about parapsychology and vows to keep to cautious, socially safe interpretation.
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Vietnam Veterans Day Remembering Texans Who Served
Rep Wayne Smith of Baytown honors Vietnam veterans on March 29 noting the war’s length and Texans who served. He urges the public to pause and recognize those who returned disabled or did not return, stressing that veterans deserve utmost respect and gratitude for their sacrifice.
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