Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act aims for healthier school meals
The act gives the FDA authority to set nutrition standards for cafeteria and vending items and expands the lunch program by 4.5 billion dollars to feed 16 million qualifying children, including 2.8 million in Texas, raising enrollments by 115,000 and reimbursements by six cents. It targets sugar fat and carbs during class hours, acknowledges bake sales and game foods, and notes limits on implementation amid costs. It also cites obesity costs and unequal access by ZIP code, with President Obama seeking separate efforts for food deserts.
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Texas lawmakers seek $20 billion in cuts amid recession strain
Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports how Texas leaders Perry Dewhurst and Straus push agencies to slice budgets further after a series of 5 and 10 percent cuts in 2012 13. TEA chief Robert Scott targets another 260 million in reductions including labs textbooks and testing costs as state aims for 20 billion or more in savings.
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Let Peace Begin With Me in Odessa Newspaper
A 1988 Pulitzer winners list appears with names Patrick Canty Laura Dennis Ken Brodnax and the phrase Let peace begin with me. The paper proclaims commitment to informing readers to promote freedom and self control as a moral guide aligned with the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Charen Mona Profile as Attorney and Columnist
Charen Mona is identified as an attorney who has become a syndicated columnist. The piece notes her association with a Beech writer identity and references Ronald Reagan era connections.
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Obama lunch program sparks federal role debate
The piece argues against expanding federal funding for school meals noting high costs and waste. It cites Michelle Obama’s calls for healthier options while criticizing subsidies that favored farm crops and cheese meals. It questions reliance on government schools for nutrition and promotes parental responsibility with home packed lunches.
Liberal media bias alive and well
Lima columnist Thomas J. Lucente Jr argues liberal bias exists in mainstream outlets beyond Fox News and talk radio. He cites studies showing journalists lean liberal, notes perceived mislabeling of tax proposals as tax cuts, and urges reader recognition of bias in coverage and terminology.
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OHS graduate Marcus Cannon named to Pro Football Weekly All America
Odessa American declares Marcus Cannon an All America pick as part of a positive thumbs up. The note invites reader comments on topics via email and signals community engagement with current issues.
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