Environmental Working Group warns on farm bill amid Texas water crisis
The Environmental Working Group urges Congress to reshape the farm bill to curb land loss and protect water supplies in Texas. The group cites 1.9 million acres of wetlands and 5.3 million acres of erodible land lost from 2008 to 2012, with some Panhandle counties losing over 55,000 acres. It criticizes high crop insurance subsidies and urges conservation emphasis and stricter adherence to guidelines to preserve acreage amid drought.
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Texas
Environmental Working Group
Panhandle
Rio Grande Valley
Washington
Environmental
Tom Coburn
R-Okla
Coburn
Capitol Hill
Lawmakers Federal Officials Contact Addresses and Phones
A compilation lists U S Representatives and Senators with district offices in Midland Odessa and Austin. It includes Rep Mike Conaway Rep Pete Gallego Sen John Cornyn and state official Rep Tryon Lewis with office locations phone numbers and emails.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Republican
Midland
Rayburn House
Washington
D.C
Odessa
Eighth St
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Pete Gallego
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Gallego
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th St
Austin
Capitol Extension
P.O
Tryon.lewis
State
Let Peace Begin With Me Celebrates Laura Dennis Prize
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner Laura Dennis editor promotes self control and freedom in a statement quoted by the newspaper. The piece asserts freedom as a gift from God, not a political grant from anarchy, aligning with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment and the Golden Rule.
Manning verdict prompts debate on whistleblowers and law
Estrich analyzes the Bradley Manning case, noting Manning’s guilt on Espionage Act violations and theft of 700000 files, while not aiding the enemy. She argues the First Amendment is not a license to steal and warns against chilling whistleblowers despite military and public safety concerns.
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Pfc
Bradley Manning
Manning
WikiLeaks
Civil Liberties
Guantanamo
al-Qaida
Victims deserve justice reform in military sexual assault cases
Senator John Cornyn calls for bold reforms to the military justice system to protect victims. He backs special victims counsel to aid victims through investigations, citing low reporting rates and hostile questioning. The measure, tied to the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act, aims to restore trust and accountability.
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Congress
San Antonio Express-News
Senate
House
John Cornyn
Judiciary
Judiciary Committee
Immigration, Refugees and Border Security
Thumbs Up for Preparations of the Season Athletics
Odessa American invites readers to share opinions on current topics with thumbs nominations. Readers may email letters indicating their thumbs nomination, showcasing community voice on sports prep and school athletics.
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