Net neutrality ruling prompts legal challenge and fear
The FCC moves to regulate Internet access by banning content blocks, a controversial power grab critics say addresses a non existent problem. Supporters hail neutrality while opponents warn of overreach and possible court battles as Congress resists tighter oversight.
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FCC
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Congress
Julius Genachowski
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Lawmakers and officials contact list for Texas members
A compiled directory lists U S representatives Conaway Neugebauer Rodriguez Craddick and Senators Cornyn Hutchison along with state officials Tryon Lewis Tom Craddock Seliger and offices in Midland Odessa Lubbock San Antonio Amarillo and Austin. It provides street addresses phone numbers and email links for each office.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Cannon
Rodriguez.house
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Tryon Lewis
P.O
Austin
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Tom Craddick
Let Peace Begin With Me by Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnax
The Odessa American highlights a Pulitzer Prize winner tied to the 1988 recognition. The piece frames freedom as self-control grounded in moral guides including the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Road to Democracy blocked by Stephen Chapman
Stephen Chapman writes for the Chicago Tribune and is a syndicated columnist. The piece discusses obstacles in advancing democratic reforms, analyzing political barriers and media roles in shaping public opinion.
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Chicago Tribune
Time machine needed for universal democracy say observers
A wide survey links WikiLeaks and political events from 2010 to 2011 to the ebb and flow of democracy worldwide. It notes Freedom House’s warning of continuous deterioration, gains and setbacks across China, North Korea, Burma, Belarus, Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt, Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Africa, and other regions, and ends with skepticism that universal democracy is achievable without a time machine.
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Francis Fukuyama
Freedom House
China
Liu Xiaobo
North Korea
Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-un
Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi
Pentagon
WikiLeaks
Robert Gates
Belarus
Alexander Lukashenko
Europe
Middle East
Muslim World
Hamid Karzai
U.S
Taliban
Iraq
Egypt
Muslim Brotherhood
Hosni Mubarak
Cuba
Hugo Chavez
European Parliament
Fidel Castro
Haiti
Daniel Ortega
Africa
Tanzania
Somaliland
Guinea
Omar al- Bashir
International Criminal Court
Lame duck elections show budget power shift argued
A guest column argues public sector unions drive budgets through negotiated agreements that shield workers and raise costs. It highlights Wisconsin as Walker seeks balance by exploring decertification and contract changes, while Democrats retreat to lame duck sessions. The piece praises legislators who challenge entitlements and credits voters with influencing policy.
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Wisconsin
Scott Walker
Milwaukee Press Club
Walker
Senate
Russ Decker
House of Representatives
Mitch McConnell
Madison
Wis
Washington, D.C
Decker
McConnell
America
Bill Wilson
Americhis Sor
The Gift Comment Page From Odessa Faith Center
Odessa Christian Faith Center hosts The Gift opinion segment inviting reader feedback on current topics. The note requests constructive comments by email and notes openness to positive and negative views.
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Odessa Christian Faith Center
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