Texas V IE Transparency Push Meets Behind Closed Doors
Readers are told the 12 member joint U S Senate House super committee may meet in secret to trim over 1.5 trillion from the deficit. Critics urge open meetings and annual reports, citing Texas Open Meetings Act standards. The piece also notes expanded film and video game incentives in Texas to attract jobs, with oversight urged to ensure real benefits for taxpayers.
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Worried for Our Country by Susan Estrich
Susan Estrich, USC law and political science professor, reflects on America's woes and partisan divide. A storefront belt sale and a Boston clerk mirror national worry as younger workers replace older ones and the public feels strained. She argues government must act collectively beyond individual effort.
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First day jitters for teachers before class begins
A retired educator offers encouragement to teachers facing the night before the first day of school. She recalls common fears about fitting in, classroom rapport, and being prepared, then reassures that the week will ease as teachers gain control, concluding with a hopeful nod to the profession.
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