Prosperity route for peace in Middle East through Palestinian economy
The Dallas Morning News notes a multi‑group effort led by the Bush administration OPIC Aspen Institute and Palestinian Investment Fund backing a 228 million loan plan for West Bank entrepreneurs. OPIC to back 110 million, PIF 50 million. aims to boost small businesses farming and markets while vetting for past corruption and navigating Israeli checkpoints to access markets.
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Condoleezza Rice
Mosbacher
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Dallas Morning News
Reforming Gulf red snapper policy with individual quotas
Environmental Defense and coastal businesses push IFQs as the better model to sustain red snapper stocks and Gulf fisher livelihoods. Old limits caused waste, unsafe speed fishing, and overcapitalization, while year round, tradable IFQs align fishing with market, reduce bycatch waste, and ease weather constraints.
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Winners and editors of the Odessa American freedom page
The Odessa American dedicates its editorial page to promoting freedom and self-control as a divine gift. It proclaims peace begins with the individual and asserts liberty arises from personal restraint aligned with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
Torture and the Democrats in the CIA tapes debate
The column cites al Qaida torture sites in Muqdadiya and Baghdad, accusing Democrats of using waterboarding debates to undermine U.S. policy. It argues public focus on waterboarding obscures Guantanamo realities and U.S. wartime progress in Iraq, urging restraint in criticism.
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New York Times
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United States
Spears family values under fire in pregnancy backlash
Estrich critiques celebrity parenting as Jamie Lynn Spears, 16, announces pregnancy. She notes the Ok! magazine deal and Britney Spears saga, while Nickelodeon defends Jamie Lynn. The piece questions Christian parenting claims and laments media exploitation of young stars.
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Ok! Magazine
Jamie Lynn
Britney Spears
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Little Sister
Jamie
Nickelodeon
Thumbs Up Nominations Open for Odessa Shoppers
Odessa American invites readers to submit positive or negative opinions visiting local shops. Email onletters at freedom.com and indicate thumbs nomination for consideration.
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