Texas wind power needs new transmission lines to grow
Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes Texas onshore winds in West Texas and the Panhandle power vast turbines near Abilene and Sweetwater. A plan approved July 17 by the Texas Public Utility Commission would fund about 2,400 miles of transmission lines to move wind power to Dallas-Fort Worth and other populous areas, potentially expanding clean energy, with costs estimated at $2 million per mile and a monthly ERCOT bill adjustment of about $4. The project faces hurdles, but utilities push to diversify generation beyond natural gas and coal as Texas population grows toward 11 million more people in 30 years.
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Politicians blamed for fueling financial crisis through policy
The piece argues federal and local policies pushed lending to risky borrowers and restricted building, lifting housing costs. It contends low rates and adjustable mortgages enabled unsafe financing while politicians react with more interventions. It cautions such solutions may worsen outcomes.
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Medicare fraud woes spur Senate call for safeguards
A Senate Homeland Security subcommittee report finds medical supply vendors submitted 93 million in phony Medicare claims from 2000 to 2007 using codes tied to dead doctors. It urges CMS to update physician data, flag deaths every 90 days, and tighten controls to prevent waste and insolvency fears.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Motto
A vintage editorial declares the newspaper’s mission to inform readers and promote freedom. It frames liberty as divine and moral self-control guiding individuals to develop their potential within the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
McCain Ad Attacks Obama By Linking To Celebrities
Estrich questions McCain campaign tactics linking Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. She condemns the ad as empty, guilt by association, arguing voters should judge candidates on qualifications and policies rather than celebrities. She calls for a respectful campaign focused on issues and experience.
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Odessa hosts Southwest Region Junior League Softball Tourney
The Odessa American praises organizers who secured the Southwest Region Junior League Softball Tournament in Odessa. Readers are invited to share opinions on current topics via email, signaling community engagement and local sports promotion.
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