Public trust in Congress and ethics under scrutiny
The piece surveys American discontent with lawmakers who cling to old ways while scandals surface. It cites the Keating Five, Jim Wright, and recent Packwood Gramm episodes, arguing voters now demand public servants tuned to the public, not elite privilege. The tone warns that standards and accountability matter to the electorate.
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Congress
Capitol
Savings and Loan
U.S
D.C
Jim Wright
Potomac
Texas
Bob Packwood
Oregon
Packwood
Phil Gramm
Gramm
Maryland
Jerry Stiles
Senate
Ethics Committee
Stiles
Border agencies ignore complaints in El Paso report
The El Paso Times finds misconduct complaints against Border Patrol and INS often meet indifference or hostility. Volunteers recorded cases of stonewalling and missing follow up while officials acknowledge errors and promise better training to encourage reporting. Civil rights researchers note the process remains bureaucratic and confusing.
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EL Paso
Border Patrol
U.S
el Paso Times
INS
Reed
Fernando Dubove
el Paso Catholic
Migrant and Refugee Services
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
John F. Dulles III
Commission
Dulles
San Diego
Congress
Exterminator Warns of Indoor Pests as Cold Weather Hits
Eddie Cobb sprays Diazinon under sinks to guard against roaches and other insects as unusually cold weather drives critters indoors. He expects rodents to be a major nuisance this year due to milder winters and more breeding. Homeowners can reduce calls by preventive measures and targeted checks of cabinets closets and corners.
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Eddie Cobb
Cobb
Stu
Courthouse to Get New IBM System in Ector County
Ector County commissioners approved an five year 18700 dollar IBM computer system contract and a 5600 dollar software licensing fee to overhaul court data management. The upgrade will connect court records defendants lawyers and case actions online with hardware online by February. Pace noted potential savings if maintenance costs rise and the county can exit the deal. In other business the planning commission seeks reimbursement for traffic planning services funded by federal transportation funds.
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Ector County
Ector Playtoners Court
Tom
Aes
Ector
IBM
Thay
Pacer
Pace
Pennian’ Basiational Planning Commission
County Public Works
Don Bonifay
Dynagen funds park work in Odessa with $80000 in equipment
Dynagen donated equipment valued at 80000 to Odessa for Woodson Park projects including a stage and two picnic pavilions. Mayor Perryman and council members accepted the donation as a token of thanks for the plant’s cooperation with environmental regulations and support for the community amid plant survival concerns.
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Dynagen
Lorraine Perryman
Odessa Ie
Woodson Park
E. Murphy St
Tim Gorman
Gorman
Austin
Texas Air Control Board
Texas Water Commission
Governor's
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Ken Pasquarell
Ilyn Gunn
Odessa
Jo Ann Davenport
Jaime Ramirez
South Odessa
Ote
The
Jake Schoeltkopt
Tim Go
Weedeen Park
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