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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1997
Page
6
Opinion: 1996 Was Not All Bad for Odessa and Midland
This retrospective notes a mixed 1996 with privatization talks and government trimming, plus a petroleum mini boom and retail growth in Midland and Odessa. It urges cautious optimism for 1997 amid political gridlock and local development, including cheaper gas and private leasing ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
White House
Kirk Edwards
Midland
Turn Back the Clock Debate in the Bork Era
A syndicated column ponders liberals’ claim that conservatives wish to turn back time. It surveys Robert Bork’s critique of modern culture, cites risky lyrics and media shifts, and argues for renewing higher values over unfettered freedom amid a holiday frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bork
Bork
Sayyed Pusuen
Nate
Snoop Doggy Dogg
Holywood
Michael Medved
Macks
Bam
Eeen Waneen
Aeaee
Isieioe
Cassandra Just Charen
Reeves and Insurance Reform Debate Over Health Coverage
This essay argues that Christopher Reeves, after his accident, champions portable health insurance and government involvement in regulation. It critiques sensationalism and urges balancing compassion with respect for free enterprise, warning against forced service or overreach by authorities. It emphasizes rights to freedom of association and cautions against exploiting tragedy for policy aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Reeves
Buck
Reeves
Repu
Bicconr
Gerald Ford
Roger Rosenblatt
Time Magazine
X Soning
Sacha
Getepeaies
Utena Seleaherty En Een A
Bes
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Florida State
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