Texas VIEWS Shield needed for journalists in Senate gridlock
The Free Flow of Information Act, passed in the House but stalled in the Senate, would protect journalists from compelled disclosure of confidential sources with narrow exceptions for national security. SPJ argues it balances public right to know with law enforcement, urging Senators Hutchison and Cornyn to move the bill to the floor after August break.
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Hutchison and Brown push Motorcoach Safety Act to curb bus tragedies
U S Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Senator Sherrod Brown seek S 2326 to raise federal safety standards for motorcoaches. The plan calls for seat belts, stronger walls, better operator training, and tighter licensing to prevent ejection and crashes after the Sherman tragedy and other recent bus incidents. The Senate hearing on bus safety is slated for September 18.
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Freedom as a Gift and Self Control Editorial
The piece asserts freedom as a divine gift and self-control as its core. It emphasizes readers’ duty to promote liberty and self-government, aligning freedom with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
McCain finds some luck in politics
Mona Charen, an attorney and syndicated columnist, previously a speech writer for Ronald Reagan, is noted for finding luck in political circles as she applies her experience to public commentary and influence.
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McCain fortunes turn as 2008 campaign shifts
A Washington Post reflection notes McCain’s comeback amid shifting issues from immigration to Iraq. Bush’s strategy change and rising gas prices favor McCain while Democrats push drilling, energy plans, and broader spending. Luck, timing, and fate shape the race toward November.
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Courage as a State of Mind From Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Susan Estrich reflects on Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the African American congresswoman who backed Hillary Clinton, endured threats from within the black community, and died after a brain aneurysm. Estrich links courage to integrity, noting Tubbs Jones stood by her beliefs despite political risk and calls for unity beyond race.
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Odessa American invites reader opinions on school safety guards
The Odessa American asks readers to submit letters offering thumbs up or down on current topics including crossing guards and student safety. Send comments via the email link provided and note it is a thumbs nomination.
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