Oil Boom and Texas Kids in the Houston Chronicle
The piece links Texas oil prosperity to social investments. It argues better nutrition, healthcare, early education, strong public schools, and affordable college are vital as the boom grows. It cites CPPP data: 66 percent of public-school kids on free or reduced lunches and 43rd in per pupil spending. It notes rising college debt since 2003 deregulation.
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Exas
Houston
Texas
Center For Public Policy Priorities
CPPP
Houston Chronicle
Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact Details Listed
A roster lists U S Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz with Washington addresses and phones, and state officials Rep Tryon Lewis and Sen Kel Seliger with Odessa Midland and Austin offices, phone numbers, faxes, and email/website links. It includes district and office locations in Texas for outreach.
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U.S
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Fox
Cornyn
Senate
Ted Cruz
Dirksen Senate
Cruz
Tryon Lewis
Odessa
West 4Th St
Austin
Capitol Extension
P.O
Tryon.lewis
House State
Kel Seliger
Republican
Amarillo
E. University
Midland
Desta Drive
Texas
Laura Nennis Let Peace Begin With Me
A brief excerpt promoting personal freedom grounded in moral guidance. It emphasizes self-control as the basis of liberty, aligning freedom with religious and ethical principles and the Declaration of Independence.
China Toes The Line In East Asia Power Play
Analyzing Beijing’s East China Sea air defense move, the piece argues China’s abrupt stance alienates neighbors, spurs ASEAN and U.S. naval presence, and risks backlash. It contrasts China’s past militant assertiveness with a path toward restrained, cooperative behavior. It cites Germany’s stance after 1914 as a lessons example.
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China
East China Sea
Seoul
Tokyo
Washington
Beijing
Japan
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
ASEAN
South Korea
U.S
Xi Jinping
Joe Biden
Pacific
Taiwan
Community of Nations
World Trade Organization
Africa
North Korea
Odessa American Opinion Request Thumbs Up
Odessa American invites reader feedback via email at onletters 0a0a com and asks for opinions on a thumbs up topic. The brief note signals audience engagement for future letters to the editor.
Don’t Let Payday Lenders Steal Christmas in Texas
Guest View warns that payday and auto title loans trap Texans in debt with APRs over 500 percent. AAAF’s Secret Shopper program exposes lender tactics as Austin Dallas El Paso and San Antonio cities seek reforms. AARP backs statewide rules ahead of 2015 session. seek credit unions pay advances and employer options. John Measel of AARP Texas Executive Council signs.
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Texas
AAAF
Anti-Poverty Coalition of
Greater Dallas
Dallas
Austin
el Paso
San Antonio
Houston
AARP
Aarp.org
John Measel
Aarp Texas Executive Council
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Em Rees
P.U
Patrich
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Laura Nennis
Chapman
Stephen Chapman
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Tinyurl.com
Mao Zedong
Germany
Europe
Britain
Austria-Hungary
BBC
Niccolo Machiavelli
Nazareth
Lee
Payless Shoe Store
Boys and Girls Club
the Grinch
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