Editorial Board Credits Clifton Clements Mathews and Editors
Clifton E Clements EDITOR publisher and Dave Mathews Luke Hales managing editors Jay Eshbach M A Bengtson community members Jim Finley and Dave Rogers join as sports editor in reporting staff credits and roles.
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Congress weighs budget plans and financial reform push
The House and Senate push budget and health care education goals while the administration advances tighter financial rules. Geithner unveiled a plan to curb system risk with a new regulator and extended oversight. Both parties debate speed versus scrutiny as citizens in Baytown are urged to write lawmakers.
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Texans focus on economy and health care in survey notes
Kay Bailey Hutchison discusses Texans concerns about the economy and rising health care costs. She cites survey results showing support for tax cuts and small business health plans, critiques Congress for expanding spending, and endorses proposals to deduct sales taxes and health insurance premiums while pushing to empower individuals over government.
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Baytown Sun Contact and Policy Notice Summary
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for federal and state representatives plus internal staff. It lists publisher Clifton E. Clements, editors, department contacts, and newsroom emails. The notice outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns, address requirements, and delivery expectations for the Baytown Sun.
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Values and offshore drilling in District 29 letters
A reader questions Congress member Gene Green's alignment with Texas Values amid gerrymandered District 29 and high gasoline costs. The letter recalls Green’s past discussions on offshore drilling and cites Pelosi's 213 to 212 adjournment vote as a contrast to represent oil and chemical interests.
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Finance overhaul raises distrust in bailout reforms
David Parker argues that the Obama administration seeks to overhaul finance to prevent future crises while politicians from both parties, who may have caused the mess, push hot button issues and divert attention. He questions the safety of new laws that may be written by those who weakened prior safeguards.
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Spur 330 offramp to I 10 West a dangerous merge
Keith Anderson criticizes the Spur 330 on ramp to Interstate 10 West as an unsafe design. He cites a large yield sign and three risky choices for drivers. He urges a slow merge with a protected acceleration lane and rerouting to prevent collisions.
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