Our view: reform immigration now not later
The editorial argues reform is needed immediately. It criticizes waiting until after the 2010 elections and urges pro reform measures in Congress. It claims better efficiency within existing law could reduce illegal immigration and calls for ending the current visa quota system to ease fears and controversy.
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Barack Obama
Congress
U.S
Solomon P. Ortiz
Ortiz
Corpus Christi
United States
Let peace begin with me editorial page pledge
The piece quotes Ken Brodnax editor urging readers to promote and preserve freedom. It asserts freedom is a divine gift and self-control, not a political grant, and must align with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Health care reform rhetoric and death panels debate
Columnist argues that rushed health care bills threaten individual choice and empower government. Critiques Ezekiel Emanuel and Obama administration policy framing as guiding decisions via an independent group, likening it to death panels and warning of loss of patient autonomy.
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Congress
Washington
Barack Obama
New York Times
Obama
Ezekiel Emanuel
National Health Service
Britain
Emanuel
Cap and trade warned by Hartnett White in ACES critique
Kathleen Hartnett White argues ACES the American Clean Energy and Security Act would vastly expand federal control over energy and the economy. She notes high costs, a trillion dollar price tag, and broad regulatory reach including building codes and mortgage rules while urging Senate scrutiny.
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Kathleen Hartnett White
Henry Waxman
Edward Markey
U.S
House of Representatives
House
U.S. Senate
Senate
ACES
Fannie Mae
Uncle Sam
Congressional Budget Office
Federal
Strategic Reserve
Obama
al Gore
Hartnett White
Center For Natural Resources
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Austin
Odessa bus drivers welcomed for opening day
Odessa American invites reader opinions on current topics including a thumbs up for school bus drivers as the new school year begins. Send positive or negative comments with thumbs nominations to onletters oapa.com.
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Odessa
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Lowell
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Tom DeLay
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