Texas House approves texting ban with reading allowance
The Texas House backed a bill to criminalize texting while driving with a later amendment allowing reading texts. Sponsor Rep. Tom Craddick opposed the change but supported the bill to pass. Critics say reading texts distracts drivers and enforcement will be difficult.
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Tom Craddick
Associated Press
Lawmakers and officials contact lines for Texas delegation
A compiled listing provides Washington and district office addresses, phone numbers, and email links for U.S. Representatives Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Francisco Canseco and Senators John Cornyn Kay Hutchison alongside Texas state officials Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick Kel Seliger Carlos Uresti. It includes Odessa Midland and San Antonio districts with office locations and contact methods.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Canon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Randy.house
Francisco ‘Quico’ R. Canseco
San Antonio
Longworth
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Senate
Tryon Lewis
Republican
West 4Th Street
Austin
P.O
Tryon.lewis
House
State
Tom Craddick
Capitol
Austin TX
Tinyurl
Sen
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
E. University Blvd
Senatestate
Carlos Uresti
Government makes a poor doctor CHAREN MONA
A fragmented clipping mentions CHAREN MONA described as a speech writer associated with Reagan era politics. The text is unclear on roles, dates, or concrete events beyond a political figure reference and suggests critique of governance.
Government Guides and Public Health Skepticism
Conservatives skeptical of government meddling note that public health guidelines often misfire. The piece cites 1977 McGovern fat guidelines, later studies undermining fat limits, and a 2008 American Journal of Preventive Medicine conclusion that fat restriction may have worsened obesity and cardiovascular risk. It warns government risk aversion and shifting science fuel ongoing public worry.
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City Journal
Steven Malanga
Senate Select Committee On Nutrition and Human Needs
George McGovern
Charles Percy
Malanga
Michael Criqui
University of California At San Diego
McGovern
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
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Odessa American Letters Policy Notice
Submissions to the Odessa American require author NSCLC CRMCLICS on CLD rejection or edit. Credits may or may not accompany the letter or column. Letters should be mailed to Editor Odessa American P O Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 2952. Fax 432 333 7742. Email onletters oaoa com.
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S&P Downgrade Warning Urges U.S. Budget Cutback
The Standard and Poor’s downgrade warning signals that large and rising deficits threaten the United States credit outlook. It notes a $14.3 trillion debt, with forecasts of growth to $25 trillion, urging faster budget balancing to sustain the dollar’s reserve status and avoid a credit downgrade.
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Sovereign
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America
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Nikola G. Swann
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Kermit Lady Jackets Qualify for UIL 2A Golf Championship
The Odessa American invites reader feedback on current topics while noting Kermit Lady Jackets earned a place at the UIL Class 2A Golf Championships in Austin. Readers may email opinions to onletters at 9808 com.
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Austin
Odessa
Laura Dennis Editor Let Peace Begin With Me
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner Laura Dennis pens editorials proclaiming freedom as self-control guided by moral principles. The piece asserts peace starts with individual responsibility and aligns with the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
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