EPA turns to rules instead of Congress after climate setback
After November Republican gains stalled cap-and-trade, the EPA announced it will regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and refineries next year. Critics warn of higher energy costs and allege the science behind climate claims is shaky, while Republicans pledge to oppose unilateral regulatory moves and push for public debate.
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Lawmakers and federal offices listed for Texas delegation
Directory of U S representatives and senators from Texas with Washington and local district addresses in Midland Odessa Lubbock and Houston area includes Rep Mike Conaway Rep Randy Neugebauer U S Senator John Cornyn and U S Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison with phone numbers and contact pages for constituent communications.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Promotes Freedom and Self Control
The piece cites a 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner and urges readers to promote freedom and moral self mastery. It argues freedom comes from self control, aligning with the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as guiding truths.
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Watch out for political end runs by Sowell
Lowell Thomas Sowell, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and Stanford University, is also a syndicated columnist.
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End runs around the Constitution threaten representative rule
The piece argues against stealth changes by Medicare and judges that bypass Congress and the people. It cites Blumenauer and Rockefeller on Section 1233, Boehner's opposition, and warns that bureaucratic fiat erodes constitutional limits. It traces a century of judicial activism from Wilson and Pound to Brandeis, urging voters to safeguard the Constitution.
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Landsbaum Column Note in Orange County Relict
Mark Landsbaum writes a column for the Orange County Relict featuring opinions on local affairs and reflections on regional topics. The piece provides commentary rather than a straight news report, highlighting perspectives relevant to Orange County readers.
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It's Getting Better All the Time Still Shapes Modern Life
A summary of the idea that long term trends show improvements across housing race environment and technology. It references Moore and Simon and argues that despite headlines the trajectory of American life has improved over the past decade and beyond with gains in housing, race relations, environment, and internet adoption.
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