Hollow warnings and trust in security agencies
A Texas View discusses threat levels yellow and orange, questioning public trust in homeland security. It notes a Lebanese woman with a sham marriage gained U S citizenship and security clearances for Hezbollah related work, mentions past spy cases Ames Nicholson Hanssen, and cites Justice Department findings that FBI gaps remain despite reforms.
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Department of Homeland Security
U. S
FBI
CIA
Washington Post
U.S
Hezbollah
Lebanon
United States
Aldrich Ames
Harold Nicholson
Robert Hanssen
Justice Department
Michael Mukasey
GIA
Press ethics on reporting killers and fame
Charen argues the press fuels violent fame by naming killers, airing videos and photos, and urging caution. She urges broadcasters to withhold killers' identities, avoid victim interviews, and cut personal motives to deny oxygen to violence, calling for public spirited journalism.
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Washington, D.C
Chris Core
Farm bill reform urged to curb subsidies and add crop insurance
The Dallas Morning News argues the five year farm bill loads nearly 40 billion in subsidies for corn wheat soybeans rice and cotton and adds a 5.1 billion permanent disaster fund. It urges Senators Hutchison and Cornyn to oppose the bill unless subsidies are cut and crop insurance is expanded, supporting a Grassley Dorgan plan to cap payments and remove loopholes while redirecting savings to conservation and reform. President Bush backs the move, aiming for saner policies for farmers consumers and taxpayers.
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Congress
Senate
West Texas
Texas
Kay Bailey Hutchison
John Cornyn
Dick Lugar
R-Ind
Frank Lautenberg
D-N.j
Grassley-Dorgan
Bush
THE
Dallas Morning News
Art study mines old paintings for climate clues
Greek scientist Christos Zerefos leads a study analyzing more than 500 Renaissance to modern works to detect historic climate signals from volcanic eruptions and sunsets. The project, reported by the Associated Press in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, aims to refine models of future climate change.
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Jules Breton
Associated Press
Mount Krakatoa
Christos Zerefos
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Statement
The piece, credited to editor Bill Salter and publisher emeritus Ken Brodnax, proclaims a newspaper mission to inform readers so they may defend freedom. It frames freedom as self-control and a divine gift aligned with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Susan Estrich Named USC Law Kingsley Professor and Columnist
Susan Estrich holds the Robert Kingsley Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Southern California Law Center and contributes as a columnist. Further information appears on the linked Chabad article about Chanukah and Jewish holidays.
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Estrich
Robert Kingsley
University of Southern California Law Center
Chabad.org
The Gift Beyond Christmas Presents
A personal reflection on growing up Jewish during Christmas and choosing to raise children with Jewish identity. The author recalls loneliness at Christmas, rejects turning Hanukkah into a proxy Christmas, and emphasizes faith and belonging over material gifts.
Permian Basin Businesses Honored For Holiday Help
Odessa American invites praise and critique of local efforts during the holidays. Readers may send thumbs nominations or comments via email, noting positive or negative views on current topics.
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Permian Basin
Freedom.com
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