Dewhurst pushes for mandatory sentences in intoxication manslaughter cases
Gov. David Dewhurst urges Texas Senate study of mandatory penalties for intoxication manslaughter, proposing stripping judges of sentencing discretion in juvenile cases. He cites a Keller 16-year-old DWI crash that killed four as evidence and argues tougher laws will win votes, while critics warn of overreach and disregard for juvenile development.
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Dewhurst
Texas
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Boyd
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Mike Conaway Congressional Offices List
U S Representative Mike Conaway, Republican from Midland, provides district offices in Odessa and Midland. Odessa address is 411 W Eighth St Fifth Floor Odessa TX 79761 with phone 432 331 9667 and fax 432 332 6538. Midland address is 6 Desta Drive Suite 2000 Midland TX 79705 with phone 432 687 2390 and fax 432 687 0277. Washington DC office is 2430 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0001 with phone 202 225 3605 and fax 202 225 1783. Email link listed at conaway.house.gov Contact page.
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Rayburn House
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Pulitzer Prize Winner 1988 Odessa Editorial Quote
The piece cites Laura Ennis as editor and proclaims a dedication to informing readers so they can promote and preserve freedom. It asserts freedom as God given, not a political grant, tied to self-control and moral guides like the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
New York City vaping ban sparks political clash
The New York City Council health committee weighed a ban on e cigarettes in public spaces prompting protests by supporters who argue better health outcomes, while opponents fear renewed smoking norms. Officials claim e cigarettes resemble cigarettes and threaten enforcement of the Smoke Free Air Act, though supporters cite harm reduction and reduced tobacco related illness.
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New York City
Peter Vallone
Vallone
New York Times
Thomas Farley
Farley
Christine Quinn
New York
Gennaro
Thumbs Up For Responsible New Year Celebrations OA Opinion
The OA endorses safe New Year Eve plans and invites readers to submit thumbs nominations via email at onletters 0a0a com. The message urges responsible celebration and community input.
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Rising teen marijuana use alarms researchers and SADD
Federal data show rising illicit marijuana use among high school students and concerns over brain development and memory. Northwestern and NIDA experts warn about negative effects on working memory and academic performance. Public health advocates urge continued prevention and youth-focused initiatives to curb teen use. Stephen Gray Wallace, CARE director, outlines steps for communities to reinforce prevention.
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National Institute On Drug Abuse
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SADD
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Nora D. Volkow
Northwestern
Matthew J. Smith
Washington, DC
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U.S. Census Bureau
Stephen Gray Wallace
Center For Adolescent Research and Education
CARE
Susquehanna University
Cape Cod Sea Camps
Kidsinthehouse.com
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