Republicans pressure for bigger budget cuts in looming shutdown
The article reports Republicans push for deeper cuts to fund the federal government, amid a possible shutdown as a continued resolution nears expiry. It notes a target around 61 billion dollars versus 33 billion agreed by Obama administration and Democrats, with a 1.5 trillion dollar deficit and 14 trillion national debt framing the stakes. Senate leader Reid counters by pressing a wedge with Tea Party voters, urging decisive action at the White House meeting with Boehner and Obama.
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Browns Estate Gifts Create Four West Texas Funds
Co-executors James Tom and Bob Dawson present a $1 million gift from Clarine Brown’s estate to the Permian Basin Area Foundation. The funds establish four geographic endowments for Andrews, Ector, Howard and Midland Counties to support education and health needs in perpetuity, with additional gifts totaling tens of thousands to Midland, Odessa, Andrews, and other local charities.
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Odessa P JLitzer Prize 1988 freedom message
A section of the Odessa newspaper highlights the 1988 Pulitzer Prize theme Let peace begin with me and argues that true freedom comes from self control. It asserts that independence and liberty enable man to develop his best abilities and promote personal and communal freedom.
Money for moochers Supreme Court prep for Arizona Clean Elections
Sullum argues the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Act silences speech by matching funds. Public funding enriches opposing candidates and independent groups, chilling speech, while supporters cite anti spending. The Court questions whether this system truly limits speech and whether subsidies justify public financing.
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Obama Libya policy sparks debate on force and governance
Columnist argues Barack Obama's Libya stance reveals liberal illusion on using force. He criticizes policy as incoherent, warns of consequences if regime remains, and notes tensions with allies while questioning constitutional processes and UN backed actions.
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