Texas should loosen taxes to lure high tech firms
A Texas editorial argues the state must deflect current tax burdens on capital investments to compete for large high tech projects like Intel. It endorses Rep. Kim Brimer's plan to expand tax incentive flexibility, easing district restraint and drawing capital investment without hindering school funding.
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Route 66 road slab saved for Smithsonian display
The Smithsonian will display an original Route 66 stretch in Washington for 2003’s America on the Move. The road once crossed eight states from Chicago to Los Angeles and inspired Steinbeck, Cole, and the Route 66 TV series.
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Public Forum Odessa American contact details
Public Forum information lists Odessa American mailing address PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 and fax 915-333-7742 for letters. It notes an internet address onletters at link.freedom.com for electronic submissions.
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Molly Ivins on Wall Street power plays and privacy rules
Molly Ivins critiques the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 and SEC findings on stock options, flags banking lobby influence, and the bankruptcy reform push. She notes Clinton vetoes and new national monuments, praises privacy rule advances, and closes with holiday goodwill.
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Oklahoma justice and a heavy hand in a marijuana case
Jacob Sullum reviews the Oklahoma parole saga of Will Foster a 42 year old Tulsa father convicted in 1995 for growing marijuana to ease arthritis pain. Foster received 93 years then a reduced 20 years before parole denials by Gov. Keating who later allowed parole twice more to take effect December 21. Foster seeks parole in California.
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