Record job growth eyed as unemployment hits low marks
A Chicago Tribune opinion piece notes the U S economy has extended nine years of recovery with unemployment at 3.9 percent, blacks at 6.6 percent, Latinos at 4.8 percent, and whites at 3.6 percent. It cites tax reform and deregulation boosting capex and hiring, warns on inequality, and expects wage growth as worker demand rises.
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What would Teddy do in the Trump era
A letter to the editor urges the Trump administration to honor Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy by protecting public lands and waters. It cites Roosevelt’s conservation record, praises some Roosevelt-like actions, and calls for opposing rollbacks, habitat plans for sage grouse, and cuts to public access programs. It urges accountability and ongoing advocacy by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
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Today in history highlights across American milestones
On this date 1776 Virginia authorized its delegation to support independence. 1862 Lincoln signed the act creating the Department of Agriculture. 1918 U S airmail began service between Washington DC Philadelphia and New York. 1928 Mickey Mouse first appeared in Plane Crazy. Jeane Kirkpatrick born 1926 died 2006.
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What Matters Most Personal Joy From Joy Walker And JoAn Martin
Joy Walker praises articles in The Baytown Sun and JoAn Martin’s column What Matters Most. The reader recalls memories, a horse incident, teaching health and physical education, and the gift of years. JoAn Martin, a retired teacher with five novels, inspires writing and memories.
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White Valdez clash in Texas governor runoff debate
In the only Democratic runoff debate in Austin on May 11, Andrew White backed expanding Texas education and full-day pre kindergar ten while Lupe Valdez challenged his abortion stance. White said he would veto limits on abortion and would trust women to make health care decisions, citing Cecile Richards and Joe Biden. Valdez pressed White on immigration cooperation and noted her own anti–immigration-law fight, while both candidates claimed party endorsements and audience appeal. Early voting runs through May 18 ahead of the May 22 runoff to face Governor Greg Abbott.
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