Oil for Food corruption may be broader than seen
In our view the oil for food scheme under U.N. oversight shows deeper fraud risks than the $1.1 million found. Volcker’s probe and resignations of Benon Sevan raise questions about accountability. Saddam’s cut and the program’s design left much money vulnerable, demanding skepticism toward lofty claims and calls for transparency.
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Paul Volcker
U.N
Mark Malloch Brown
United Nations
Volcker
Benon Sevan
Alexander Yakovlev
Iraq
Saddam
Lawmakers And Officials Contact Details Brief
A list of U S representatives and senators with their Washington D C and local office addresses and phone numbers. Also includes Texas state official contact details for Rep Buddy West and a garbled line with P O Box 2910 for Austin Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Longworth
Midland
Henry Bonilla
San Antonio
George E
Buddy” West
Odessa
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Ae Rene Reneens
Odessa Printer Reflects on Freedom and Self-Control
Editorial page note from the 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner issue discusses dedication to informing readers, promoting freedom, and viewing liberty as a divine gift rather than political grant. Mentions John Kerr and Ken Brodnax as editorial figures.
Roberts NARAL ad backfires amid slander allegations
The article analyzes a NARAL Pro-Choice America TV ad linking Supreme Court nominee John Roberts to violent fringe groups. FactCheck.org argues the claim is false, noting Roberts argued a 1871 civil rights law targeted sex discrimination, not abortion protests. The ad drew criticism, sparked sympathy for Roberts, and was withdrawn after widespread condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John Roberts
Naral Pro-Choice America
Roberts
NARAL
Woman
All Women Health Clinic
Birmingham
Eric Rudolph
Emily Lyons
Lyons
America
Bush
FactCheck.org
Annenberg Public Policy Center
University of Pennsylvania
Ku Klux Klan
Nancy Keenan
New York Times
Keenan
Odessa needs an indoor festival to draw affluent visitors
The columnist argues Odessa should attract affluent residents and tourists to boost the economy and TAKS scores. He asserts museums, clinics, and culture matter, but Odessa must offer a sustained summer festival of musicals or arts to lure snowbirds and world visitors, criticizing local naysayers and urging chamber action.
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Odessa
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Ector Theater
Enid Holm Summer Garden Music Theater
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Isi
Dessa Americat
P.O
Odessa, TX
Fox
Odessas
Patrick Canty
John Kerr
Ken Brodnax
Bill Salter
Slander
John Trever
Kage
George Eric Olsen
Olsen
Bonham Junior High School
United Way of
Mervyn's
Freedom
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