Laura Ling and Euna Lee freed from North Korea after negotiations
The article praises the release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee after a lengthy back-channel negotiation, noting President Clinton’s role and framing the affair as a test of international relations. It mocks official rhetoric and compares high politics to kindergarten disputes and professional wrestling.
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Euna Lee
North Korea
United States
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Euna
Bill Clinton
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Political officials contact list for Texas representatives
A compiled listing of federal and state officials from Texas with office addresses in Washington and Texas capitals. Includes U S Representatives Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Ciro Rodriguez and Senators Cornyn Hutchison, plus state officials Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick Kel Seliger and Carlos Aresti with phone numbers and email links.
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Midland
St. Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
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Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio
Rayburn House
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Tryon Lewis
P.O
Austin
Tryon.lewis
State
Tom Craddick
Let peace begin with me editorial tribute
The editorial page asserts freedom as a divine gift and self control as the path to human development. It stresses that true liberty aligns with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Stay in Wisconsin Double-Feature Caffeine and Alcohol Debate
Wisconsin resists bans on caffeinated beverages with alcohol amid a broader critique of paternalistic rules. AGs in Maine Maryland and Connecticut press the FTC to remove caffeinated alcoholic drinks, while critics compare such bans to Prohibition and question the link to youth risk. Studies on college drinkers show mixed results, suggesting more about risk profiles than causal harm.
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America
Maine
Maryland
Connecticut
Federal Trade Commission
Brad
Angelina
Wake Forest University
New G I Bill expands benefits for veterans and families
U S Senator John Cornyn writes that the Post 9/11 G I Bill modernizes education benefits for service members in Iraq and Afghanistan and allows transfer of unused benefits to spouses and children. He notes 25 000 transfer applications so far and argues the measure supports recruitment and retention while honoring the service of Texas troops.
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John Cornyn
Congress
Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs
Texas
Cornyn
United Way Odessa Day of Caring praised by volunteers
The Odessa American salutes volunteers who took part in the United Way Odessa Day of Caring. The paper invites reader ideas on opinions and letters to the editor, with a thumbs nomination noted via email.
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United Way of Odessa
Odessa
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