Direction for Pakistan U S after Bhutto’s assassination
In Our View the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto marks a setback for democracy and a victory for Islamic extremism. It prompts a reevaluation of U S interests and aid in Pakistan and the broader region, including Afghanistan, Russia, and China, as questions arise about troop levels, funding, and long term policy.
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Benazir Bhutto
Taliban
al-Qaida
Osama bin Laden
U.S
United States
Muazzam Gill
Pakistan
UPI
Afghanistan
Russia
China
Asia
Bhutto
Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact Details
A list provides contact offices for U S representatives Conaway Neugebauer Rodriguez Pearce and senators Cornyn Hutchison. It includes office addresses in Washington D C and local offices in Odessa Midland Hobbs Lubbock and San Antonio with phone numbers for each official.
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Mike Conaway
Republican
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
D.C
U.S
Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio
Rayburn
Washington
Steve Pearce
Hobbs
N.M
Longworth
Let peace begin with me editorial pledge
The editorial page asserts readers gain freedom by self control and responsible action. It frames freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant, and ties it to moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Rangel earmark shows cost of grandiosity in public service
Entitlement culture and earmarks are blamed for rising deficits. The piece notes Charlie Rangel’s 2 million dollar Charles B. Rangel Center gift and argues that Social Security Medicare and Medicaid drive long term deficits. It contrasts Clinton’s fiscal promises with Rangel’s self serving legacy ambitions.
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Charlie Rangel
Charles B. Rangel
City College
New York Democrat
Congress
Iraq
America
David Walker
Walker
Bush
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
Rangel
Get rid of, don't reform, primary system
Thomas J. Lucente Jr argues against the modern primary system, praising the old convention method where party leaders chose candidates. He cites 1910 Oregon beginnings, criticizes polls over philosophy, and notes early states Iowa and New Hampshire skew the nominating process. He urges a return to conventions to select candidates.
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Thomas J. Lucente JR
America
Oregon
Bill Clinton
George H.W. Bush
Clinton
Gennifer Flowers
Hillary
George W. Bush
U.S
Ron Paul
Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
Iowa
New Hampshire
United States
Lucente
The
Lima
Okio) News
Thumbs Up to Jim Bob Bizzell for Athletic Resolve
Odessa American editors praise Jim Bob Bizzell for pursuing athletic goals despite losing a leg. Readers are invited to submit letters with opinions via the newspaper's letters link and email address freedom.com to share thumbs nominations.
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Jim Bob Bizzell
Odessa
Freedom.com
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