California Trans Fat Ban Prompts Debate On Government Diet Control
The piece questions California’s ban on trans fats in restaurants set for July 1, 2009, arguing it mirrors broader state power over diet. It cites critics like Don Boudreaux and Walter Williams, notes New York’s model claim, and warns of potential overreach while acknowledging consumer choice and voluntary reform.
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California
American Heart Association
New York City
George Mason University
Don Boudreaux
ABC
John Stossel
Walter Williams
Williams
Keith-Thomas Ayoob
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
ABC News
Ayoob
Lawmakers listed with Midland and Odessa offices
The document lists U S representatives and senators with district and Washington offices in Midland Odessa and Austin Texas. It includes Mike Conaway John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison Buddy West and Tom Craddick with street addresses and contact numbers.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E
Buddy” West
Republican
Austin TX
Tom Craddick
Peace and freedom creed on editorial page centering self discipline
The editorial pledges peace at its core with a stance that freedom arises from self control. It declares freedom a divine gift, not a political grant, and aligns it with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Stephen Chapman Writes On Abuse and Syndication
Chicago Tribune columnist Stephen Chapman critiques abuse dynamics in society while noting his role as a syndicated writer. The piece discusses public discourse and media responsibilities in covering abuse cases and amplifying survivor voices.
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Chicago Tribune
Consent Searches Undermine Liberty in Traffic Stops
ACLU of Illinois reports on consent searches during traffic stops, showing 94 percent white and 96 percent minority drivers consent. Courts in New Jersey Minnesota Rhode Island reject coerced consent, urging suspicions before searching. Such practices reveal fear and coercion at roadside, challenging democratic ideals.
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Illinois
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Minnesota Supreme Court
Rhode Island
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Decline and Fall of the American Empire column
Guest columnist Thomas J. Lucente Jr argues that national debt, not energy costs, threatens the United States. He cites $9.53 trillion debt, inflated true debt, and foreign holders like China and oil states to urge a constitutional balanced-budget amendment and strict debt limits to avert financial collapse.
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Rome
Forum Magnum
Odoacer
Romulus Augustulus
Thomas Jefferson
U.S
George W. Bush
Bush
America
Liberal Tax Policy Center
John McCain
Barack Obama
Japan
China
Great Britain
Iran
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Libya
Washington
Jefferson
Lucente Jr
Lima
Ohio
Freedom Communications
Permian coaches praised for perfect Mojo record in All Star game
Local sports note applauds Permian High School staff for maintaining a flawless Mojo record in Texas High School Coaches Association All Star football games. Readers invited to send opinions via email and indicate thumbs nomination.
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Mojo
Texas High School Coaches Association
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