Veterans care reforms fail to cut waits in Texas
The San Antonio Express-News reports persistent delays in VA care despite a $10 billion boost and private care options. Wait times exceed a month for 526000 veterans, 88000 over three months, with data manipulation concerns and staff turnover rising. The piece cites contractor hurdles, rural doctor shortages, and limited progress toward meaningful reform. Presidents and Congress face renewed pressure to fulfill the sacred covenant to veterans.
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United Way of Odessa Seeks Support for 2016 Campaign
Letter from United Way of Odessa chair urges community aid amid slow economy. highlights partnership with 23 local nonprofits, 34 programs aiding hungry, homeless, abuse victims, and over 61000 residents helped last year. calls on readers to Live United.
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Clinton and Trump Lying Presidents in 2016 Race
The piece compares Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as liars in the 2016 race, noting Clinton’s repeated false assurances about her email use and FBI statements, while Trump is praised for audacious mendacity. It cites Four Pinocchios from Glenn Kessler and CNN polling showing distrust, concluding Trump offers more entertaining prevarication.
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