Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the Special Olympics Legacy
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of John, Robert, and Ted Kennedy, founded the Special Olympics in 1968. Her commitment began after Rosemary Kennedy's struggles and grew into a global program serving 2.5 million athletes in 180 countries, inspiring countless others to see ability and achievement beyond disability.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver
John F. Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Ted Kennedy
R. Sargent Shriver
Peace Corps
Maria Shriver
California
Joe Kennedy
Eunice
Jack
Congress
Rosemary
Shrivers
Maryland
Eunice Shriver
Shriver
Kennedys
America
Lawmakers and officials contact list in Odessa Midland area
A compiled directory lists U S representatives and senators with Midland and Odessa offices. It includes Rep Mike Conaway and Rep Tryon Lewis addresses and phones, plus Sen John Cornyn and Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison contact details. Local officials in Texas districts are noted with office locations and emails.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Washington, D.C
Hutchison. Senate. Gov
Tryon Lewis
Odessa
P.O
Austin
Tryon.lewis
House
State
Tom Craddick
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Poem
The page presents an editorial stance by Ken Brodnax marking the 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner on freedom. It declares freedom as self-control granted by God, aligning it with moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
What’s scary about reform hammering health care
Stephen Chapman argues reform risks damaging the high quality care in the United States. He cites polling happiness, compares mortality factors beyond medicine, and notes life expectancy gaps driven by homicides and accidents. The piece urges extending coverage without sacrificing quality and ends with a call to lay down the hammer.
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Congress
United States
Heath Ledger
Robert L. Ohsfeldt
John E. Schneider
Canada
Europe
Samuel Preston
Jessica Ho
Population Studies Center
University of Pennsylvania
U.S
Britain
Clinton saves the day for liberal prize seekers
Libertarian columnist Ronald Hart argues Bill Clinton used a private jet to aid two young Asian American women in North Korea while Hillary vacationed in Africa. He mocks Obama’s role, notes Kim Jong Il’s fashion, and contemplates broader political theater and celebrity diplomacy.
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Congress
D.C
Bill
North Korea
Hillary
Bill Clinton
Pete Rose
Paula Jones
Barack Obama
Hollywood
Kim Jong Il
California
Clinton
Cuba
State Department
United States
North
Kore
Hart
Ronaldhart.com
Ron
Midland RockHounds Lead Texas League Second Half Race
Odessa American invites reader opinions on current topics with thumbs up for the Midland RockHounds leading the second half race in the Texas League and welcomes positive or negative comments via email.
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Midland RockHounds
Odessa
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Laura Dennis
Ken Brodnax
Stephen Chapman
Steve Chapman
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Ron Hart
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