NAFTA row and immigration clash at North America summit
The Guadalajara meeting of US Canada and Mexico leaders saw President Obama defend protectionist steps, oppose unlimited Mexican trucks, and face backlash on bailout tariffs. He warned immigration reform next year, while critics urge stronger stance and freer trade to curb higher prices and protect U.S. consumers.
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Rio Grande Valley
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Peace message from editorial page declares freedom as self control
The page presents an editorial banner Let peace begin with me and argues freedom comes from self-control, viewing it as a divine gift rather than a political grant. It references moral guides like the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence to support its stance.
By any name plan is fattening
Jacob Sullum argues that naming a policy effort differently does not alter its core effect on fattening government programs. The piece critiques political branding and calls for evaluating actual outcomes over rhetoric.
Reforming health care or reshaping personal habits
The piece critiques Senate plans labeling them insurance reform while bundling menu calorie posting and other anti obesity aims. It argues such measures unlikely to curb obesity costs, noting studies that show living longer may offset savings and that government funding for markets may not alter eating habits. It questions taxpayer funded health care shaping personal choices and warns against expanding government reach.
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America
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Trust For America’s Health
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Treasury
Big spending hurts recovery says Bill Summers
Summers argues Washington and Texas lawmakers undermine recovery with costly stimulus and expansive lawsuits. He cites Obama health care vows, opposition to liability limits, and a new false claims law as threats to jobs and prices. He praises Texas civil justice reforms as a model. Summers is founder and president of Rio Grande Valley Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.
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Texas
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American Medical Association
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Community to honor Buddy West with I 20 East Loop 338 interchange name
Odessa American invites readers to submit opinions on naming the I 20 and East Loop 338 interchange for the late Buddy West. The paper flags the thumbs up gesture as the editorial stance and welcomes both praise and criticism via email noting onletters oapa.com.
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