Castle doctrine strengthens Texans right to defend home
The castle doctrine law signed by Gov. Perry takes effect Sept. 1, expanding the right to use deadly force in homes cars and workplaces. Supporters call it a constitutional reinforcement of self defense while critics warn of increased litigation and violence.
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Exas
Rick Perry
Texas
Today in History highlights and notable events
On March 28, 1979 a major nuclear accident occurred at Three Mile Island Unit 2 near Middletown Pennsylvania. The list recalls multiple historical events from 1834 to 2007 including political, military, and cultural milestones with brief notes on notable deaths and world affairs.
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Associated Press
America
Three Mile Island
Middletown
U.S. Senate
Jackson
Bank of
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Supreme Court
Wong Kim Ark
U.S
Constantinople
Angola
Istanbul
Ankara
Madrid
Francisco Franco
Virginia Woolf
Lewes
England
St. Nazaire
Jim Thorpe
Lomita
Calif
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington
Maria von Trapp
Morrisville
Heaven's Gate
California
Arab League
Beirut
Lebanon
Israel
Juliusz Paetz
Poznan
Poland
U.S. Air Force
Timothy Woodland
Okinawa
Letter to the Editor on Ken Valentine recall
A New Braunfels reader from Austin supports Councilman Ken Valentine amid a recall petition. The letter cites concerns about heavy drinking near families and tube outings, urging a more family friendly environment without turning to an 18 plus nightclub.
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Ken Valentine
New Braunfels
Austin
Mr. Valentine
Disneyland
Toney Plan Would Benefit Floating Families
Michael A. Jones of New Braunfels urges a family friendly float plan for the river to allow children to enjoy summer fun without alcohol. He notes drunkenness deters family visits and suggests nonalcoholic drink stands to boost appeal and local enjoyment of New Braunfels river area.
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New Braunfels
Michael A. Jones
Congress pork and vote buying taint a historic day
Cal Thomas critiques the Iraq war funding vote and alleged bribery in Congress. He highlights lobbyists like Abramoff and lawmakers such as Cunningham and Ney. He argues the bill is pork laden, questions leaderships ethics, and warns of bipartisan influence peddling while urging accountability and veto resistance by the president.
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Congress
Jack Abramoff
Randy “Duke” Cunningham
Bob Ney
Iraq
House
Nancy Pelosi
Senate
Allah
Citizens Against Government
CAGW
U.S. Capitol
Nevada
Capitol
Steny Hoyer
Bush
US Government Contact Details Snapshot
A fragmented listing of contact addresses and phone numbers for the President Senate offices and Texas state and local officials. Includes White House address 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20500 and multiple lawmakers with San Antonio Austin and Laredo offices, emails and fax lines.
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George W. Bush
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Lamar Smith Rayburn
Amarsmith
House
San Antonio
Loop 410
Henry Cuellar
Longworth
State House
Nathan Macias
Congress Ave
Austin TX
Nathan.macias
State
State Senate
Jefe Wentworth
Austin
Jeff.wentworth
Senate
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