Permian Basin Job Worries Amid National Turmoil
In Odessa Flint Hills Resources will close in 2009 putting 395 workers out of work and affecting about 150 contractors. Local optimism centers on a Petrochemical Task Force seeking a buyer and a low unemployment rate enabling local hires. Workforce Solutions notes AT&T layoff news may not hit Midland call center. overall Basin insulated from nationwide turmoil, offering hope for reemployment.
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Workforce Solutions
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Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact List
A compiled directory lists U S representatives and senators with office addresses in Washington D C and district offices in Odessa Midland and Lubbock Texas. It includes Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer and Ciro Rodriguez and Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison with state officials Rep Tryon Lewis Rep Tom Craddick Sen Kel Seliger and contact details.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
St. Cannon House
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D.C
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Tryon Lewis
Austin TX
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Tom Craddick
Austin
The wisdom of pardons by Kemba Smith
Kemba Smith argues for clemency reform citing her own 1994 crack cocaine case and the disparity between crack and powder cocaine penalties. She urges President Bush to expedite petitions and use pardon power to address excessive sentences and racial disparities. Smith details her rehabilitation and nonprofit work since her commutation, urging broader mercy for others affected by harsh drug laws.
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Kemba Smith
Eric Holder
U.S
Bill Clinton
Marc Rich
Bush
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