Texas schools gain $830 million in federal funds amid budget fight
Texas public schools and teachers see a partial win as Congress allocates $830 million in federal stimulus to preserve teacher jobs, while Perry and Doggett clash over state funding and distribution. The money won’t offset large upcoming state cuts, and districts must treat it as temporary aid while lawmakers set the 2012-13 budget. Fort Worth planned to receive $21 million as districts prepare for potential layoffs.
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Lawmakers State Officials Contact Details
Rep Tryon Lewis and Rep Tom Craddick are Texas lawmakers with Odessa and Midland districts. Sen Kel Seliger lists Amarillo and Austin offices with phone numbers and emails. Sen Carlos Aresti, a Democrat from San Antonio, provides Austin address and phone and a senate page link.
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Notable Pulitzer Winner Quote on Freedom and Self-Government
The text presents a dedication note praising freedom as a divine gift and self-control as the path to human development. It credits Laura Dennis as publisher and references the 1988 Pulitzer Prize context, urging readers to promote and protect liberty aligned with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
Palin unlikely to run reshaping 2012 GOP race
Estrich weighs the 2012 presidential field noting Sarah Palin may flirt with a bid but probably would not run. Mitt Romney emerges as GOP frontrunner given economic experience and moderate social views, while the Democratic path to victory remains through caucuses and primaries.
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Iceland’s bailout stance sparks debate on big banks and sovereign debt
Guest column argues Iceland’s refusal to back Irish and British investors reveals flaws in the too big to fail narrative. It contrasts Iceland’s bank failure with Ireland’s bailouts, noting faster recovery, lower debt costs, and cautions against nationalizing losses through taxpayer aid. Bill Wilson of Americans for Limited Government comments.
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Barack Obama
Fannie Mae
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AIG
Bill Wilson
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Fiesta hosts receive positive community thumbs up
The Odessa American invites readers to share opinions on current topics with thumbs up or thumbs down. Positive comments about the Fiesta held Monday night are welcomed, and readers may email onletters oa0a.com to submit nominations.
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