New Year's Pledge from Wednesday's Edit & Opinion
The newspaper reaffirms its mission to uphold press freedom and inform the public with fair, non biased coverage. It pledges to report facts accurately, label opinions, welcome reader letters, reject anonymous submissions, and correct errors upon request, aiming to be the hometown record.
Farm Bill viewed as path to reset trade talks and boost rural economy
The coming Farm Bill could revive stalled Doha negotiations by aligning US subsidies with global rules, helping farmers and rural businesses. Critics say current subsidies breach trade pacts. supporters argue reform could halt WTO challenges, spur renewables, and unlock billions for rural communities while some farmers push to extend the existing plan.
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Thomas D. Rowley
United States
Bob Thompson
International Food and Agricultural Trade Policy Council
University of Illinois
Brazil
Georgetown University
Matt Porterfield
U.S
WTO
Georgetown
Robert Stumberg
Ford Motor Company
Congress
Mike Johanns
Washington
USDA
Clayton Yeutter
Doha
Dan Glickman
Texas House race centers on Craddick leadership bid
Texas House members begin 2007 session with incumbent Speaker Tom Craddick seeking a 76 vote win to retain the post amid a challenge by Brian McCall. The Republican majority is 81 to 69, making cross-party support possible for McCall if GOP votes split. Craddick, 63, has led since 2003. McCall, 48, has served since 1991.
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Texas
House of Representatives
Tom Craddick
Midland
Craddick
Brian McCall
Plano
McCall
House
Caveon
Commissioner's Task Force On
Sierra Club
Reuters
Political contact list for Texas and federal offices
A condensed directory lists addresses and phone numbers for President George W. Bush White House, U.S. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn, U.S. House member Randy Neugebauer, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Texas Senate Robert Duncan, and Texas House Joe Heflin with office locations in Washington or Austin and Lubbock, including toll free numbers and emails where provided.
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George W. Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S. Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Washington, D.C
Hutchison
Senate
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Randy Neugebauer
Cannon House
House.gov
Neugebauer
University Ave
Lubbock
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Austin
Texas Senate
Robert Duncan
Capitol Station
Texas House
Joe Heflin
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Pacific
Texas Education Agency
TXU Corp
Gov. Perry
State Office of Administrative Hearings
TXU
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Texarkana
Morales
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