Texas voter ID clash deepens as DOJ files suit
The Justice Department sues Texas to block its strict voter ID law, arguing it discriminates against Hispanic and African American voters. Gov. Perry, Sen. Cornyn, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, and AG Abbott defend states rights and argue reforms still protect voting access while noting the high barriers and costs for obtaining IDs. The case pivots on whether the federal government can enforce anti discrimination while Texas argues past rulings justify the law.
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Justice Department
Texas
Rick Perry
John Cornyn
David Dewhurst
Greg Abbott
U.S. Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court
District Court
Department of Public Safety
Political contact details for Texas lawmakers compiled
A list of federal and state officials including U S Representative Mike Conaway Senator John Cornyn Senator Ted Cruz and State Rep Tryon Lewis with their office addresses phone numbers fax numbers and emails for Odessa Midland and Austin offices. The entries provide locations in Washington D C Odessa Midland and Austin plus official contact forms and extension details.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Rayburn House
Washington
D.C
Odessa
Eighth St
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Ted Cruz
Dirksen Senate
Cruz
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th St
Austin
Capitol Extension
P.O
Tryon.lewis
State
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Philosophy
The newspaper presents its mission to inform readers to promote and preserve their freedom and encourage others to see its blessings. It asserts freedom as a God given gift, not a political grant, grounded in self control and moral guides like the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Bradley or Chelsea ESTRICH profile at USC Law Center
Susan Estrich, Robert Kingsley Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Southern California Law Center, is also a syndicated columnist. The note identifies her dual roles and public profile.
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Susan Estrich
Estrich
Robert Kingsley
University of Southern California Law Center
Manning's prison term and gender identity angle clash
A column weighs Bradley Manning Chelsea Manning, prison term, and gender issues. It argues betrayal of country outweighed by gender identity defenses, noting a 35 year sentence and urging focus on consequences rather than spotlight.
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Army
Bradley Manning
Chelsea Manning
Manning
Darlene Nipper
National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Nipper
Guest View tolls Obamacare issues and staff coverage
Bill Hammond argues the Affordable Care Act harms congressional staff by forcing new exchange plans without funding, noting higher costs and limited options. He asserts delays and glitches show the act will fail and urges repeal plus a better solution. Hammond leads the Texas Association of Business as president and CEO.
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Congressional
Congress
Bill Hammond
The
Texas Association of Business
Thumbs Up for Family Time This Holiday Weekend
Odessa American invites reader comments on how people spend the holiday weekend with family. The paper presents a positive note and seeks ideas for both praise and critique on current topics via email submissions.
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Odessa
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