Ground Zero mosque project faces scrutiny over funding
The Park51 effort seeks a $5 million grant from the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, provoking debate on religious freedom and taxpayer funding. Critics argue federal money to a religious site risks entangling church and state, urging local funding and voluntary support instead.
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Lawmakers and Federal Officials addresses and contacts
A compiled list of congressional and state officials from Texas. It includes U S Rep Mike Conaway and U S Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison with Washington and Odessa or Midland office details, plus Rep Tryon Lewis and Rep Tom Craddick in Austin with box addresses, phone numbers, and email links.
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Midland
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D.C
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Senate
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Russell Senate
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Odessa
P.O
Austin TX
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State
Tom Craddick
P.O. Box
Austin
House.state.tx
Let Peace Begin With Me by Ken Brodnax Wins Pulitzer
The 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner Ken Brodnax presents a piece titled Let Peace Begin With Me. The newspaper notes its commitment to informing readers to promote freedom and encourage others to see its blessings, aligning with moral guides and self-control as the gift of freedom.
The Folly of Attacking Iran Editorial
Stephen Chapman writes for the Chicago Tribune criticizing the folly of attacking Iran. The essay voices caution about military action and its regional consequences.
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War talk on Iran nuclear threat and U.S. options
A political column argues against a pre emptive strike on Iran suggesting macro risks, cites WikiLeaks disclosures, and notes Saudi Arabia and other Arab states urging action. It questions U S reliance on diplomacy and sanctions, warns of regional destabilization, and urges restraint until Iran’s threats are clearer.
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Countdown to tax cuts draws Capitol Hill glare
Guest columnist Rebekah Rast notes 22 days remain until year end 2011 and 2013 tax cuts expire linking capital gains and dividend taxes. She cites Obama's preference to keep rates for low earners while raising high earners taxes and GOP aims to hold rates steady. A Bloomberg summary frames Obama’s plan to keep 15 percent rates for low earners and revert to 20 percent for high earners with a 20 percent dividend cap.
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Marcus Cannon earns second Mountain West all conference honor
Odessa American notes OHS graduate Marcus Cannon, a TCU football player, earned a second MW all conference selection. The paper invites readers to submit comments via email, labeling the piece as a thumbs nomination.
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