Senate ethics reform passes 96 to 2 in divided Senate
The Senate approved a sweeping ethics and lobbying bill by a 96 to 2 vote, banning gifts and paid travel from lobbyists, raising travel costs on corporate jets, extending lobbying wait times, and requiring greater disclosure. Both Texas senators supported the measure as part of a broader push for accountability and reform.
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U.S. Senate
Associated Press
Texas
Senate
U.S
Enron
Worldcom
Cans on the river prompt calls for action and hospital sale debate
A reader cites a column condemning river litter and suggests a net bag program to collect cans during floats. He argues alcohol removal to reduce crowding and urges private funding to keep McKenna Hospital locally owned, praising recent YMCA programs and criticizing outsourcing.
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R. Edward Moore
Indiana
Karbach
Herald-Zeitung
Hagler
Hinmann
Wright
Bergfeld
McKenna
YMCA
This Day In History Highlights And Golden Globes Winners
January 20 marks key moments from 1801 to 1986 including John Marshall’s nomination to chief justice and the Pearl Harbor lease. Notable 1986 events include the Channel Tunnel plans and MLK Jr. Day federal recognition. Golden Globes crown Best Drama Beautiful Mind and top acting prizes.
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Associated Press
Iran
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
John Marshall
Adams
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Hong Kong
China
Great Britain
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Britain
George V
Edward VIII
Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Nixon
Martin Luther King Jr
France
Channel Tunnel
Clinton
Gore
U.S
Afghanistan
Russell Crowe
Sissy Spacek
Letters Policy for The Herald Zeitung
The Herald Zeitung outlines submission limits for letters and guest columns. Letters must be 250 words or less, guest columns 500 words or less and require a photo, along with the author’s address and telephone for confirmation. Submissions may be edited. Mail to Letters to Editor, Herald Zeitung, PO Drawer 311328, New Braunfels Texas. Fax 830 606 3413. Email news herald-zeitung com.
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New Braunfels
News
Herald-Zeitung.com
Government officials contact list for Texas delegation
A compiled directory lists U S senators and representatives from Texas with office addresses in Washington San Antonio Austin and Laredo plus phone and fax numbers and web addresses for Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Lamar Smith Henry Cuellar Rick Perry Nathan Macias Jeff Wentworth Judith Zaffirini and related district offices for constituent outreach.
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Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell
Washington, D.C
Hutchison
San Antonio
John Cornyn Russell
Hart Room
Cornyn
Austin
West Sixth St
Lamar Smith Rayburn
Namarsmith
House
Loop 410
Henry Cuellar
Longworth House
House.gov
Cuellar
E. Commerce St
Molester's Ownership Silence Shielded Shawn Hornbeck
A survivor writes that child sexual abuse traps victims through fear, shame, and blackmail. The piece argues many experts misinterpret Shawn Hornbeck's captivity, detailing the author’s own abuse to illustrate why victims stay silent and struggle to disclose.
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Beck
Amazon.com
Shawn
Shawn Hornbeck
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Austin TX
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