Editorial roundup from Texas newspapers by Associated Press
A collection of editorials from Texas newspapers compiled by the Associated Press offers coordinated opinions on state politics society and policy. The compilation presents varied viewpoints on governance rights and public concerns reflecting regional press momentum.
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Congress should scale back the 100000 SUV tax writeoff
A political column critiques the 100000 deduction for vehicles over 6000 pounds as a misdirected subsidy. It argues the break favors luxury SUVs like Hummers, inflates costs, raises pollution, and should be limited to genuine small business needs with a 25000 cap.
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U.S. Congress
Congress
Middle East
Senate
Texas Growth Challenge Spurs Education and Immigration Focus
The Texas population rose by 380,975 in the past fiscal year, the second fastest national growth. Immigrants, mainly from Mexico and Latin America, account for 35.4 percent of growth, eight times the rate from other states. Demographer Steve Murdock warns ongoing immigration stresses the economy and schools, urging blunt planning and honest assessment to address educational gaps and future funding needs.
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Texas
U.S. Census Bureau
Lone Star
California
Mexico
Latin America
Steve Murdock
Texas A&m University
Murdock
Public Forum Contacts for Odessa Readers
Readers are invited to share opinions on any issue through WRITE or FAX or E MAIL. Send comments to Public Forum P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 or fax 432 333 7742. Online submissions go to onletters link freedom com.
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Public Forum
Odessa
Link
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Education follies point to 2004 reform hopes in charter, vouchers
Mona Charen surveys 2003 education debates, noting Detroit’s rejected $200 million charter push after a teachers strike, voucher studies showing mixed gains, and private school costs. She cites Harvard and Heritage Foundation data, contrasts District of Columbia and private schools, and urges reform to begin in 2004.
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America
Detroit
Michigan
Robert Thompson
Thompson
Kwame Kilpatrick
Jennifer Granholm
Paul E. Peterson
Harvard
New York
School Choice Scholarships Foundation
New York City
The
Heritage Foundation
Congress
Senate
District of Columbia
Congressional Black Caucus
Hispanic Caucus
D.C
Eleanor Holmes Norton
House of Representatives
Florida
Manhattan Institute
St. Albans
al Gore
Sidwell Friends
Chelsea Clinton
Cato Institute
Charen
Reagan White House
Resolutions for personal strength from Larry Elder
Larry Elder, attorney and Los Angeles radio talk host, urges readers to reject victimhood and embrace self reliance through hard work, education, and ambition. He cites personal responsibility, resilience, and continuous learning as keys to success and growth. Elder notes his roles as attorney and TV judge on Moral Court.
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Victicrat
Elder
Los Angeles
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