Court Rules Individual Obamacare Mandate Unconstitutional
A federal judge, a George W. Bush appointee, ruled the individual health care mandate under the 2010 health care law unconstitutional. The decision is expected to be appealed and likely heard by the Supreme Court after lower courts decide about 20 other challenges.
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Lawmakers and federal offices contact details list
U S representatives Conaway Neugebauer and Rodriguez are listed with district offices in Midland Odessa Lubbock and San Antonio. Each entry provides Washington DC office addresses phone numbers and email links for constituent communications.
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Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio
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Opinion submission rules for Odessa American letters
The Odessa American requires author name address and phone with submissions and notes rights transfer to the paper. Submissions may be mailed to Editor Odessa American PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760-2952 or faxed to 432-333-7742 and emailed to onletters at daga.com.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Honors Freedom
The Odessa newspaper dedicates its space to a primer on freedom and self control. It argues that true liberty comes from personal discipline guided by moral laws, not political grants, citing the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as anchors.
Democrats Delusion Debate Drafted by Paul Kengor
Political scientist Paul Kengor of Grove City College critiques Democratic leadership, arguing current party strategies lack realism and fail to address key economic and national security concerns. He outlines ideological biases and calls for recalibrated priorities.
Democrats revolt over tax deal and political costs
The Center for Vision and Values discusses Democratic anger at extending Bush tax cuts, noting lawmakers’ opposition and public polling. It cites Sen. Bernie Sanders and others criticizing the package, while arguing voters’ Nov. 2 rejection signals support for keeping taxes as is. The piece argues the tax debate hinges on fairness, economic recovery, and who bears the burden.
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Odds and ends from recent readings by Charlena Chandler
Chandler shares light commentary on Bristol Palin's Dancing with the Stars remark, Tom DeLay venue recall, Baptist humor, a New York Times Texas piece on Latin Bites Café, Peruvi an cuisine memories, Fort Leonard Wood Army eating habits, and Nora Ephron’s new memoir Remember Nothing. The column closes with Chandler’s note about her own retirement.
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Patricia Sharpe
Houston
Latin Bites Café
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Odessa American backs Dance Connection for Empty Stocking Fund
The Odessa American endorses Dance Connection admission to the Empty Stocking Fund, inviting reader comment on the current fund drive and noting the paper’s opinion while welcoming input from the community.
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