Bolton to U N ambassador role seen as bold yet risky
The United States eyes John Bolton for U N ambassador while Senate confirmation stalls. Bush aims reform, Bolton’s blunt style may pressure U N windbags but could also hinder progress. Debate centers on his past WMD comments and aggressive tone versus needed tough diplomacy. If Bolton punctures pompous egos and stays focused, he could perform adequately.
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John Bolton
U.S
United Nations
Bush
Congress
Senate
Great Hall of Winds
East River
United States
New York City
Bolton
U.N
Patrick Moynihan
Jeanne Kirkpatrick
General Assembly
Saddam Hussein
North Korea
Texas lawmakers contact details listed in a regional brief
The notice lists lawmakers and offices for federal and state representatives and senators serving Midland Odessa and surrounding areas. It includes U S Rep Mike Conaway and Senators Cornyn Hutchison, plus state Rep Buddy West Tom Craddick and Sen Kel Seliger with Midland Odessa Austin addresses and office numbers.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
George E. “Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Peace and Freedom Editorial Creed Reprints Motivational Motto
A 1988 Odessa newspaper features an editorial pack headed by Canty Kerr Brodnax and Bill Salter. It proclaims that peace begins with self control and freedom is a divine gift, not a grant from anarchy, urging readers to promote and preserve liberty.
The illusion of safety in New York subway bag searches
The piece critiques New York City subway random bag checks as an illusion of safety. It cites Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Eve Holbrook, notes public comfort, and questions constitutional implications. It argues that voluntary searches may not prevent terrorism and could erode rights. It references RAND experts and potential copying by other cities.
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New York City
Raymond Kelly
New York Times
Eve Holbrook
Brooklyn
Holbrook
New York
New Jersey
Washington
Boston
San Francisco
The
Times
Rand Corporation
the Times
Kelly
Rand
Supreme Court
Criticism of Craddick and Grusendorf over education bills in Texas
A reader blasts Speaker Tom Craddick and House Education Chair Kent Grusendorf for arrogance and a failed approach to education policy. He recalls past attempts to push 40 harmful bills via HB 2, despite opposition from TASS TASB TASA TPTA TSTA and other education groups.
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Epictetus
Texas
Tom Craddick
House Committee On Education
Kent Grusendorf
R-Arington
Craddick
Grusendorf
Texas Association of School Superintendents
TASS
Texas Association of School Boards
TASB
Texas Association of School Administrators
TASA
Texas Parent Teacher Association
TPTA
Texas State Teachers Association
TSTA
Texas Education Reform Critique Targets HB 2
In a public forum the author blasts House leaders Craddick and Grusendorf for blocking education reform via HB 2 across multiple sessions. The piece cites Senate resistance, repeated hearings, and opposition from major education groups, arguing real reform and teacher salaries are at stake in Texas. ECTOR COUNTY TSTA
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Craddick
Grusendorf
Texas
Tax proposal prompts school shoppers debate
Readers weigh in on a forthcoming tax intended to fund school programs. The brief letter section notes mixed opinions and invites further public comment via email, reflecting ongoing community discussion on fiscal policy and education funding.
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John Trever
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Buddy West
West
Seliger
Ector County
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