Texas closes Central Unit prison first in-state closure
The American Statesman notes Texas closes the Central Unit in Sugar Land, the first state prison ever shut down. The move, praised by lawmakers like Jerry Madden and John Whitmire, aims to cut costs by 25 million over two years and shift toward rehabilitation and community-based treatment.
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Lawmakers and Federal Office Contacts Listed
U S Representative Mike Conaway Republican of Midland provides office addresses in Midland Odessa and Washington DC with phone fax and contact form. The listing includes district offices at 411 W Eighth St Fifth Floor Odessa and 6 Desta Drive Suite 2000 Midland along with a Washington address 511 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515 4311 and a general contact webpage. It specifies phone 202 225 3605 and fax 202 225 1783 for constituent inquiries.
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Let Peace Begin With Me by Laura Dennis
The 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner Laura Dennis editorials promote freedom and self-control. The piece asserts peace starts within individuals and ties freedom to moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
A Pyrrhic Victory Or Defeat In Debt Ceiling Row
Lowell Thomas Sowell argues the debt ceiling deal is not a victory but a Pyrrhic defeat for Republicans. He traces blame for the crisis to runaway spending by Democrats, notes political maneuvering, and predicts continued pressure on future budgets and the 2012 election.
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Turn off the printing press warns ALG president
Federal Reserve keeps the federal funds rate near zero with a timeline to stay low through 2013. The piece argues the economy remains weak with high unemployment and a fragile housing market while the Fed's balance sheet grows. Bill Wilson, president of Americans for Limited Government, cautions against further money printing and warns of potential default.
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Odessa American Opinion: Thumbs Up for Military Homecomings
Readers share praise for airport welcome home efforts for U S military members, inviting opinions on current topics and inviting emails with thumbs nomination details for consideration.
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