Texas Board Relents on Evolution Debate Shifts Dust Up
The Texas State Board of Education, amid a long dispute over evolution in biology texts, decided not to block teaching of a theory predating the Civil War. Commissioners defer to the Education Commissioner on disputed errors, signaling a potential shift away from religiously charged input in science curriculum.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Poem From 1988 Pulitzer Winner
The text honors Lauria Dennis editor and presents a moral statement about freedom and self-control. It promotes readers’ ability to foster personal liberty and influence others toward peace, aligning with moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Charen Profile and Career Shifts
Charen, once Reagan speech writer, now a syndicated columnist. The item notes her transition to commentary and points readers to a health care focused site for further details.
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Obamacare Promises Free Preventive Health for Women
The piece criticizes the Institute of Medicine recommendations to cover contraceptives abortions and preventive services without cost sharing under Obamacare. It notes HHS Secretary Sebelius will decide which plans are acceptable and argues that nothing in health care is truly free, urging caution about cost and economic impact.
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Guest column argues against bailouts and EU debt rescue
The piece critiques the Greek bailout as ineffective and warns of contagion to Spain and Italy. It cites Moody's warnings, IMF payments, and U.S. funding, questions austerity promises, and calls for conservative reforms led by officials like Angela Merkel and Jim DeMint. The author is chairman of Americans for Limited Government.
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New Tech Odessa praise fuels community response
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