Army recruitment flags strains as waivers rise
The United States Army reports progress on its five year plan though October data show 20 percent of recruits needed waivers for criminal records drugs or health issues. Analysts warn standards are slipping to meet 65 000 new soldiers, amid war in Iraq and mounting draft debate. California guard relaxes benefits while calls for tuition aid rise. The piece cautions against compulsory service and urges restraint in foreign policy.
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Iraq
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Globe
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KGO
California
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Congressional Budget Office
United States
Lawmakers federal officials and Texas representatives listed
A list of U S lawmakers and state officials with office addresses in Washington D C and Texas, including U S Representatives Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer and Ciro Rodriguez and Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison, plus Texas state legislators Buddy West Tom Craddick Kel Seliger with contact numbers and district offices.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon ‘House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Cannon
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E
Buddy” West
Republican
Austin TX
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
P.O
Austin
Freedom and self control in a moral freedom view
The editorial page contends freedom to self govern and produce under God leads to human potential. It asserts freedom is a divine gift, not a political grant from anarchy, aligned with the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Democrats misread NAFTA era and Clinton legacy
Stephen Chapman argues Democrats retreat from NAFTA era despite a long economic expansion under Bill Clinton. He notes wage growth after NAFTA, rising total jobs since 1994, and strong U.S. manufacturing and exports, while critics blame tariffs. He warns Democrats to recall Clinton’s pro free trade record.
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Ronald Reagan
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
Barack Obama
John Edwards
Dennis Kucinich
NAFTA
Edwards and Co
Gary Hufbauer
Peterson Institute For International Economics
Mexico
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Land of Oz
Living the Permian football dream in Odessa memory
A first of four guest columns recalls growing up near Permian High School in Odessa Texas weighing in at 130 pounds to join Pop Warner as a big kid with dreams of football. The author recounts family support from father and coaches Tiny Smith and Dee Johns and the pull of football despite dieting and weigh-ins. Dickson later describes a career in law enforcement in Yoakum County.
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Odessa
Texas
42Nd Street
Dawn Avenue
Permian
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WI. Barrett Stadium
Dad
Pop Warner
Tiny Smith
Dee Johns
Tiny
Bears
Chicago Bears
Daddy
Dickson
Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney’s Office
Plains
Thumbs Up for Salvation Army Kettle Helpers
Readers praise generosity at Salvation Army kettles and invite holiday contributions. The note invites ideas for opinions on current topics and requests email to share positive or negative comments, credited to freedom.com.
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