Border Patrol shooting case draws conservative ire
The Ramos and Compean case splits opinion as Fifth Circuit upholds most convictions for shooting a drug smuggler near the Texas border, prompting calls for pardons or commutations. The editors note the mandatory minimum sentences and the broader immigration policy implications, while emphasizing the danger of officers firing at fleeing suspects and concealing evidence.
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Jose Compean
Border Patrol
Texas
Mexico
Fifth
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal
Bush Administration
Ramos
Compean
U.S. Attorney’s Office
U.S
Congress
Mexico-Texas
Lawmakers and Officials Contact Details Shared
A list details Washington and state offices for lawmakers in Midland Odessa and Hobbs including Rep Mike Conaway Rep Steve Pearce Sen John Cornyn Sen Kay Hutchison and state officials Rep Tom Craddick and Sen Kel Seliger with mailing addresses phone lines and office locations. The compilation notes district and office addresses in Midland Odessa and Austin Texas and Hobbs New Mexico with contact numbers.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Republican
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
George E
Buddy” West
P.O
Austin TX
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
Mental recession or real decline in living standards
Stephen Chapman argues Americans misperceive the economy as shrinking while growth persists but wealth erodes from high oil prices and the housing bust. He warns that Fed expansion and rebates won’t restore value, urging acceptance of a lower living standard and avoiding false remedies.
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Texas
Phil Gramm
Cochairman
John McCain
Allan Meltzer
Meltzer
Carnegie Mellon University
American Enterprise Institute
Federal Reserve
Fed
Take-home patrol cars could boost Odessa police strength
Former Odessa Police Chief argues for a fleet program to place about 100 marked cars with officers. He contends take-home vehicles would cut crime, aid recruitment and retention, and create pervasive police omnipresence, comparing Odessa with Midland and six neighboring cities. He estimates $4 million upfront, with long-run costs similar to current spending, and urges funding via capital improvement funds.
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Midland
Odessa
Pipes
Alpine
Odessa Post Office to Be Named for Vietnam War Hero
U S Rep Mike Conaway introduces bill to rename the downtown Odessa post office in honor of Alfred Mac Wilson a Vietnam War hero. Citizens invited to send comments via letters link freedom.com noting the thumbs nomination.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Odessa
Alfred ‘Mac’ Wilson
Freedom.com
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