Texas Vii Tax and switch swindle fuels heat despair
The piece argues that a state tax and switch diverts energy assistance funds into the general budget, leaving $130 million collected but only $28 million reaching aid for high bills. It cites heat deaths, calls for accountability, and notes Gov. Perry’s push to scrap the fee. Texans demand honesty and proper use of dedicated funds.
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Dallas Morning News
Dallas
Texas
Rick Perry
Washington
Lawmakers and Officials Listing Texas Representatives
A compact roster lists U.S. Representatives and Senators from Texas along with state officials. It includes Mike Conaway Odessa Midland contacts, Francisco Canseco San Antonio addresses, John Cornyn and Kay Hutchison Washington offices, Tryon Lewis Odessa Austin offices, Tom Craddick Midland, Kel Seliger Amarillo Odessa addresses, phone numbers, and emails where available.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, DC
Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
San Antonio
Longworth
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Washington DC
Hutchison Senate
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th Street
Austin
Tryon.lewis
House State
Tom Craddick
Capw
Capitol PO
Tinyurlcom
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Austin TX
Freedom Publisher Laura Dennis Editor Statement
Odessa newspaper celebrates freedom with a statement from Laura Dennis editor praising self control and the moral guides of the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as foundations for personal and communal liberty.
Amending the Tenth Amendment
Jacob Sullum is identified as a senior editor for Reason magazine and a syndicated columnist, noting his role in discussing constitutional amendments.
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Sullum
Reason Magazine
Perry's prayer rally signals a 10th Amendment shift
The piece critiques Rick Perry's embrace of Christian right goals after a large prayer rally in Houston. It argues his stance on marriage and abortion contradicts federalism, noting his calls to amend the Constitution and questions whether faith will translate into policy. It warns primary voters expect concrete moral governance from Perry.
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Rick Perry
Houston
Jesus
Perry
New York
Aspen
Tony Perkins
The
Family Research Council
United States
Houston Chronicle
U.S
Bryan "Fischer
American Family
Association
Fischer
Barack Obama
God
Super committee not so super column argues against panel
William Wilson of Americans for Limited Government decries the Super Committee as stack'ed with insiders aiming for a $1.2 trillion ten year debt plan. He critiques Senate Republicans Ky Portman Toomey and Democrats Murray Pelosi Clyburn Van Hollen Becerra, plus Boehner picks Camp Hensarling and Upton, warning of a sellout to tax hikes and leftist agendas. He predicts fear campaigns and eventual automatic cuts if the plan fails.
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Super Committee
Star-Chamber
Senate Gop
Jon Kyl
Arizona
Rob Portman
Ohio
Pat Toomey
Pennsylvania
Toomey
Portman
George Bush
Senate
Democrats
Patty Murray
Washington
Democrat Senate
House of Representatives
Nancy Pelosi
Jim Clyburn
Chris van Hollen
Maryland
House
Dave Camp
Ways and Means
Camp
Fred Upton
Energy & Commerce
Upton
Obama
Rahm Emmanuel
America
Establishment
William Wilson
Americans For
Odessa American urges support for water restrictions
The Odessa American calls attention to water restriction compliance and invites readers to share opinions on current topics. It notes a nomination process via onletters 0g0a.com and emphasizes consideration of both positive and negative comments.
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Odessa
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