Turf war blocks climate legislation in Democratic push
Houston Chronicle notes internal House battles over global warming policy as Democrats seek to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Opposition from within the party, led by Rep. John Dingell, risks stalling action despite Pelosi's push for a new committee and Senate readiness on energy independence. The piece highlights tensions between leadership and energy states amid Kyoto-era stances and a Capitol photo opportunity with hybrid cars.
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U.S
John Dingell
D-Mich
House
Dwight Eisenhower
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Nancy Pelosi
Dingell
Pelosi
Energy and Commerce Committee
United States
America
Ducer
Washington Post
Today in History highlights many historic events
January 30 marks notable moments across centuries including the 1968 Tet offensive beginning in Vietnam, the 1649 beheading of King Charles I, Roosevelt’s 1882 birth, the first cash register patent, Hitler’s rise to chancellorship, the Lone Ranger radio debut, Gandhi’s assassination, the Flying Wallendas collapse, Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland, and the Iran hostage release parade in 1981 drawing millions in New York.
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Hyde Park
N.Y
James Ritty
John Birch
U.S
Adolf Hitler
Germany
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Mahatma Gandhi
Northern Ireland
Iran
River rules threaten New Braunfels tourism, writes visitor
A San Angelo resident warns editor that proposed Guadalupe and Comal River rules could curb visitors and hurt local businesses. The letter urges stricter enforcement, personal accountability, and a cooperative approach with residents and tourists to avoid revenue losses.
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Guadalupe
Comal
San Angelo
Byob
Blaine Martin
Boerne
Caring for river is the issue
An editor letter argues restrictions on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers miss the core duty to protect a natural resource. The writer, a lifelong river floater, urges readers to act as stewards rather than treat rivers as personal property, emphasizing responsibility to future generations.
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Guadalupe
Comal
Letters argue alcohol ban on Guadalupe and Comal Rivers
Lisa L Fountain of New Braunfels praises city council for integrity while Calvin Eschberger of San Marcos questions the prohibition plan. Readers call for tougher enforcement and more trash boats, proposing hourly checkpoints and higher river revenues through tickets.
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Lisa L. Fountain
New Braunfels
Guadalupe
Comal
Calvin Eschberger
San Marcos
Regulation overreach feared as park alcohol ban debated
A New Braunfels reader argues that banning alcohol in city parks infringes on law abiding families. He notes park visits are rare, yet a cold beer should be allowed and cites tourism impact from stricter rules on loud music littering and public intoxication.
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New Braunfels
New Braunfels urged to back RAC limits on river use
Melinda and Joel Talley of Houston and New Braunfels applaud city leaders for last summer’s river recovery steps and urge the council to support RAC recommendations, especially cooler size limits and no open alcohol containers at parks and river exits to curb disruptive behavior.
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Guadalupe
New Braunfels
RAC
Melinda and
Joel Talley
Houston
City limits on coolers fail to curb river rowdiness
The city plans to limit ice chest sizes and the number of tubes in the river. The measure targets tubers but may not calm rowdy behavior as drinkers shift to whiskey and continue disruptive activity.
New Braunfels Fights River Rules Enforcement Issue
The author questions imposing tougher river restrictions on law abiding users and urges stronger enforcement of existing laws to protect the river and rivergoers. The piece emphasizes preserving a cherished Texas experience and calls on residents to advocate for enforcement over stricter rules.
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New Braunfels
Texas
Texas political contact list spans senators reps and offices
A dense directory lists George W. Bush and George W. Bush era figures with Washington Austin and San Antonio offices. It includes Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison with addresses and faxes, Senator John Cornyn, Congressman Lamar Smith, Henry Cuellar, Governor Rick Perry, State House Nathan Macias, State Senator Jefe Wentworth, and Judith Zaffirini.
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Lamar Smith Rayburn
Washington, D.C
Amarsmith
House
San Antonio
Loop 410
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