Social Security 80th anniversary reflection and reforms
The piece reviews Social Security from its 1935 enactment by Franklin D. Roosevelt to present. It notes $15.2 trillion in benefits paid and 64.7 million recipients in 2015, highlights demographic shifts, the pay as you go origins, and looming trust fund depletion by 2034. It discusses possible reforms including privatization, higher taxes, income tests, and later retirement ages, urging bipartisan action before a crisis.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Great Plains
Lion
Washington
El Paso Electric Withdraws Fort Bliss Solar Project
El Paso Electric drops plans for a 20 megawatt solar unit at Fort Bliss after failing to secure an easement with the Army. The company had sought a no cost easement for 218 acres and filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. CEO Tom Shockley said the utility hopes to revisit energy and security goals with the Army in the future.
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el Paso Electric
Fort Bliss
EL Paso
West Texas
Tom Shockley
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Army
Shockley
DR Horton and Betenbough lead in building permits
Building permits total 61 with 18 residential from DR Horton and Betenbough Homes totaling 3.57 million dollars. Office and commercial works include Human Bean Coffee Drive Thru Tractor Supply Plaza Cleaners and several public and school alterations totaling 1.89 million dollars. Overall year to date permits reach 1,348 with value 198.26 million.
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J? Urti
HortOn
Texas
HarrAll Ranch
King Ranch
Horton, Texas Ltd
King Ranch Road
Harrall Ranch Road
Pitchfork Ranch Road
Betenbough Homes
Betenbough
E. University Blvd
Tractor Supply Company
W. I-20
Plaza Cleaners
Eastridge Road
Gouad
Cameron
S. Grandview Ave
Commercial State Bank
N. Grandview Ave
City of
el Tumba Burros Grill
W. University Blvd
Ste C
Ector County
N. Grant Ave
Permian High School
E. 42Nd St
Highway 191
Juan Alvarado
Sixth St
Sprint Pcs
Andrews Highway
Ector County Restaurant Scores Report Aug 3 7 2015
Food inspection results list scores for many Odessa area eateries from Aug 3 to Aug 14 2015. Establishments like La Bodega Jalisco s Stars Texas Burger and Whataburger show high marks while some entries near 70 may require corrective action. The report notes 70 or below closures until violations fixed and reinspection.
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Ector County Health Department
la Bodega
el Huichol
W. 16Th Dt
Jalisco’s
Walmart
42Nd St
University
W. University
Sid & Sams
Susie's
W. University Blvd
Pioneer Café
Long John Silvers
County Road
W. County Road
Flame
Ave. J
Andrews Hwy
Odessa Donuts & Deli
N. Grant
T&t Donuts
Andrews Highway
Stars
Texas Burger
Pancho Patron
Dixie
E. Yukon Road
Wolf Dairy Queen
W. University Bivd
Casa Ole
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M. Ray Perryman
Perryman
Perryman Group
International Institute For Advanced Studies
Economist
THE
Associated Press
Sam-Sam Texas Ltd
Maria Woodwin
30Th St
Randy Sanders
Walnut Ave
Hunter Stuart
Alameda Ave
Steve Wilson
Opal Circle
Steven Stepp
E. 18Th St
Valente
Celia Carrillo
Holiday Drive
Francisco A
Maria J. Lujan
N. Hancock Ave
Carport
Carolyn Galindo
Henderson Ave
Dustin Rose
Cabrito Drive
Gary Jones
Scott St
Canopy
Randy Masers
N. Washington Ave
Bailey Hatcher
McCraw Drive
Victor Quinonez
E. Eighth St
Ona Wire
N. Dixie Blvd
Carrillo’s
W. Clements St
Restau
Ornews
Bob's Roadhouse
Gulf Ave
N. Grant, Ug
Harrigan’s
Keith's Hamburger Station
East
Jack Jordans
Jbs Parkway
Subway
Stripes
E.42nd St
Golden
Wokcano
Sweetooth
Giovanni's Pizza
Sonic
McAlisters
Meaney
Pa Ae
E. Jbs Parkway
E. Highway 191
Cookie
Los Gallos Catering
Innsbrook Circle
South
Jimenez Food
Dixie Blvd
Road Ranger
Lincoln Tower
4Th St
McDonald's
E. 7Th St
N. Lee
Church’s Chicken
N. Dixie Bivd
Casa Ortiz
N. al
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Dee's Bistro
Sandwichery
E. 6Th St
Odessa Country Club
Fairway Drive
T-Laura’s
Vicksburgh
N. Sam Houston
Starbucks
Downtown
W. 5Th St
Medical Center Hospital
W.4th St
Quizno's
W. 4Th St
Ormc-East
N. Adams
Basin Health Care
E. 4Th St
Popcorn Can Company
W. 42Nd St
Love
Manuel
E. 2Nd St
Saucedo
W. 1
Church
Bella Fitness
E. University
S. Grant Ave
MCH Wellness Center
E. Hwy
la Quinta Inn and Suites
Faudree Road
Permian Basin
New Mexico
Wilson Electronics
Parrot
Jotto Desk
Buddy Evans
Ifield Rectory
Mags
USA
Sencaguna
Lip
Ooensa
Hones
Mil
Sticitine Services
Odessa
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