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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 2011

Page

3

Texas VIE Horse Slaughter Revisiting Faces State Ban

A Texas debate over horse slaughter resurfaces as federal bans shift. The 1949 Texas law bans possession or transport of horse meat for consumption, upheld by the 5th Circuit, meaning no equine steaks unless lawmakers revise. GAO notes a rise in horse exports to Canada and Mexico for slaughter since 2007. several states push to allow processing while Texans weigh cultural views.

Congress United States USDA Texas 5Th U.s.circuit Court of Appeals 5Th Circuit U.S Fort Worth Government Accountability Office Mexico Canada GAO American Quarter Horse Association Star- Telegram Texas Packing Plants

Lawmakers and federal officials contact details listed

U S Rep Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock and Rep Francisco Canseco of San Antonio provide office addresses in Washington D C. Neugebauer's office is in Cannon House Office Building with phone 202 225 4005 and Canseco's in Longworth House Office Building with phone 202 225 4511.

U.S Randy Neugebauer Lubbock Cannon House Washington, D.C Randy.house Francisco ‘Quico’ R. Canseco San Antonio Longworth Hob Washington D.C Canseco.house.gov

Let Peace Begin With Ma Quote Ends Odessa Paper Ideals

A 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner note appears in a short civic statement praising freedom and self governance. The text asserts freedom as a divine gift and calls readers to promote liberty and responsibility.

Salt as public health or private choice debate heats up

Stephen Chapman argues salt intake should stay a personal choice despite calls for government targets. He cites FDA moves toward voluntary sodium reduction and diverse studies on health risks, noting public policy may overstep individual preference and food industry reasons behind salt use.

Institute of Medicine Food and Drug Administration FDA Walter Willett Harvard School of Public Health Journal of the American Medical Association American Journal of Hypertension Reuters Virginia

Romney Gingrich flip flops on health care mandates in 2012 race

The piece argues Romney and Gingrich favor limited government yet back federal health care mandates at times, criticizing their consistency. It cites Romney’s health care record and No Child Left Behind, noting both once backed federal spending and education programs. It also quotes Michael Tanner on their shifting stances and Fareed Boudreaux on political advertising harms.

Mitt Romney Romney GOP Newt Gingrich Newt Mitt Cato Institute Michael Tanner Gingrich No Child Left Behind America

Odessa's Dance Thumbs Up

Odessa receives upbeat local note as community event gains approval. Officials and residents praise the celebration plan and anticipate lively performances and neighborhood engagement.

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