Patriot Act provisions near expiry spark debate on surveillance
Opinion argues three expiring Patriot Act powers should not be renewed. It notes roving wire taps, access to business records, and the lone wolf provision expand government spying. The writer says Obama once criticized the act but now supports renewal, while noting no clear evidence of preventing terrorism. If allowed to lapse, privacy protections would rise without greatly increasing risk.
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Harry Reid
Senate
Afghanistan
Barack Obama
Lawmakers and federal officials contact list summary
A compact directory lists U S Representatives and Senators with Midland and Odessa ties, plus Texas state lawmakers Tryon Lewis and Tom Craddick. It includes office addresses in Washington and Texas, phone lines, and email contact avenues for Rep. Conaway, Sen. Cornyn, Sen. Hutchison, Rep. Lewis, and Rep. Craddick.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Senate
U.S
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Tryon Lewis
P.O
Austin
Tryon.lewis
State
Tom Craddick
House.state
Craddick
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Principles
A 1988 Pulitzer winner Laura Dennis and editor Ken Brodnax present an editorial page that proclaims freedom as self control granted by God not political power. The piece emphasizes individual responsibility, moral guides, and thebelief that liberty aligns with the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
A penny saved is effort wasted STEPHEN CHAPMAN
Stephen Chapman argues that thrift undermines progress as he reframes saving as a counterproductive habit in a provocative piece. He contends disciplined restraint hampers creativity and long term innovation, urging readers to rethink traditional views on frugality.
The Penny Proposals and The Case for Keeping It
An analysis of penny costs and inflation notes, proposing removing the penny while weighing public sentiment and economic impact. It cites Mint costs at 1.38 cents per coin, a 2006 bill by Rep. Jim Kolbe, and arguments for and against retiring the penny including possible price rounding and charity concerns.
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Jim Kolbe
Rariz
Citizens For
Coinstar
Americans For Common Cents
Tennessee
Health care reform threatens personal choices and care quality
Elizabeth Young argues against government-run health care, citing NICE delays in the U.K. and Quebec wait times in Canada. She claims rationing, reduced treatment options, and a strained patient-doctor relationship follow from state control, urging lessons from other nations.
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Elizabeth Young
America
Congress
Obama
Canada
United Kingdom
U.K
National Institute For Health and Clinical Excellence
NICE
United States
World Health Organization
Quebec
Supreme Court
Chaoulli
Young
The
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Austin
Odessa American thumbs up for Crane Golden Cranes title bid
The Odessa American expresses supportive opinion toward the Crane Golden Cranes pursuing a state football championship. Readers may submit both positive and negative comments on current topics by emailing onletters oapa.com and indicating a thumbs nomination.
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Crane Golden Cranes
Oapa
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