Tax relief framed as government expense misread says columnist
The piece argues tax cuts are not government expenses because the state does not own wealth created by individuals. Citing constitutional property rights, the author says tax reductions free funds in paychecks, oppose higher taxes, and urge less government to enable Obama’s tax compromise.
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Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
United States
Obama
Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact Details Provided
U S Rep Mike Conaway Republican of Midland lists Washington and local office addresses Phone numbers and emails included for constituent outreach Odessa and Midland offices listed with street addresses and suite numbers Contact details cover Washington D C and local Texas offices for public access.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House.gov
Femail
Odessa American Letters Policy and Submission Details
The Odessa American requires author name address and phone with all submissions. Byline may or may not appear. Submissions should be mailed to Editor Odessa American P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952 or faxed to 432 333 7742 or emailed to onletters oapa com
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Let Peace Begin With Me Statement From Page Editor Patrick De wT
The piece credits winner Patrick De wT and Laura Dennis to the page editor role and frames a call for peace and personal freedom. It presents a civic message about self-control, moral guidance, and freedom as divine gift rather than political grant, aligning with moral commandments and the Declaration of Independence.
Debate over WikiLeaks secrecy and government overclassification
Bock argues the U S government overclassifies information and cites access distortions and self esteem boosts among officials. He notes many secrets are already known to foreigners and questions the necessity of extensive secrecy for national defense and foreign policy. Acknowledges some embarrassments but calls the leak disclosures modest overall.
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Julian Assange
Congressional
State Department
Sheldon Richman
The
Freeman Magazine
Defense
Gates
Accu
Rately
United States
U.S
Lockerbie
Libya
Holiday memories not so traditional in Big Canyon country
GUEST COLUMN Charlen a Chandler recalls imperfect Christmases on her maternal grandparent's ranch near Dryden. Fireworks mishaps, a drained radiator, and a hospital run in Del Rio mix with memories of wish books, scraggly cedar trees, and a revolving rainbow lamp. Dressing quirks and a youth center dance with an empty gift box add humor and melancholy amid family life.
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Charlena Chandler
Stanley Place
Dryden
Sanderson
Mexico
Dad
Santa Claus
Conder
Blitzen
Big Canyon Country
Sears
Montgomery Ward
J.C. Penney
JoBeth
Dylan Thomas
Wales
Iraan
Thomas
Hannah
Norman Rockwell
Granddad Chandler
Chandler
Church teens host event on religious persecution
Odessa American editorial note praises First Baptist Church teens for organizing a program highlighting religious persecution. The piece invites reader opinions on oapa.com and reflects the paper's stance.
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First Baptist Church
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