Budget fight exposes how much to cut and when
The Dallas Morning News analyzes the Budget Control Act of 2011 and the failed supercommittee, warning that six Republicans and six Democrats faced up to 1.2 trillion in deficits. It outlines deep across the board cuts starting 2013, including 54.7 billion yearly from Defense and further reductions across all other programs. Protected items include military personnel Social Security and Medicaid, with Medicare fees to providers possible cuts up to 2 percent.
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Lawmakers and federal officials contact details listed
Directory of U S lawmakers with Midland and Odessa offices including Rep Mike Conaway Rep Randy Neugebauer and Rep Francisco Canseco and Sen John Cornyn. Addresses phones emails provided for D C and local offices.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Washington, D.C
Randy.house
Francisco ‘Quico’ R. Canseco
San Antonio
Longworth
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Creed
A newspaper asserts its mission to inform readers so they may promote and preserve freedom. It proclaims freedom as a God given gift of self control and alignment with the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Keep dangerous people from guns
Sullum argues for expanding gun screens to block buyers with dangerous ideas. Citing Sikh temple attack, he notes current federal checks miss ideological risk and suggests a database to flag extremists, while acknowledging First and Second Amendment limits and need for safety.
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Brady Campaign
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Wade M. Page
Wisconsin
Southern Poverty Law Center
SPLC
End Apathy
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Times
Ted Kaczynski
Brady
Supreme Court
Romney campaign money Outshines incumbent in wave of fundraising
Susan Estrich notes Mitt Romney's fundraising surge outpacing the president, while acknowledging that money alone rarely decides elections. She cites the rise of free media, the role of debates, and the enduring impact of pivotal gaffes and ads, with broader reflections on campaign dynamics and voter awareness.
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Ross Perot
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