Texas debt deal divides Thornberry Neugebauer split
Texas Panhandle lawmakers showed the debt deal divides Republicans as Mac Thornberry of Clarendon voted yes and Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock voted no. The compromise ended the immediate debt crisis with about 900 billion in immediate cuts and 1.5 trillion more to follow.
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Lawmakers and officials named in Texas area contact list
A compiled list names U S Rep Mike Conaway Rep Randy Neugebauer Sen John Cornyn Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and state Rep Tryon Lewis and Rep Tom Craddick with their Washington and district offices, phone numbers, and email links. The record cites Midland Odessa and Lubbock affiliations and office addresses in Washington and Austin.
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Freedom and self control pledge from Pulitzer leaders
The newspaper proclaims dedication to informing readers to promote and preserve freedom. It frames freedom as divine gift and personal self-control, aligning with the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Worst Week For Obama Sparks Debate On 2012 Race
Estrich notes polls show Obama at 40 percent approval and Iowa straw poll winner Bachmann reshapes the race. She argues neither party has a clear path to electability as Republicans imitate Bachmann and Tea Party support wanes. The week is seen as a setback for Obama but a broader GOP struggle unfolds.
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Super Committee picks draw harsh critique from ALG columnist
Bill Wilson of Americans for Limited Government argues the 12 member panel is stacked with establishment figures. He singles out Senate Republicans Portman Kyl and Toomey and House picks Camp Hensarling and Upton as betraying fiscal restraint. He predicts a pro big government outcome and urges defeating the proposal to trigger automatic cuts. He warns of a feared establishment media backlash and political battles leading into Christmas.
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Odessa American thumbs up public opinion note
An unsigned Odessa American letter salutes readers who follow school zone laws and invites more opinions on current topics. Readers may email onletters 0a0a.com to nominate thumbs up or other comments for publication.
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