TSA VIPR expansion spurs civil liberty concerns nationwide
TSA extends checkpoint operations beyond airports to trains ferries and buses under VIPR program. Critics say such searches threaten Fourth Amendment rights while DHS seeks $24 million more. supporters claim safety benefits. Local law enforcement could protect citizens without federal overreach per critics.
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Let peace begin with me in Odessa newspaper pledge
Laura Dennis editor writes the paper aims to inform readers to promote and preserve freedom, encouraging others to see its blessings. It states freedom is God given and self-control, not a political grant, and must align with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Charen Mona Charen Named Reagan Era Speech Writer
The article notes Charen, an attorney turned syndicated columnist, who previously served as a speech writer during the Reagan administration, a detail that highlights her career arc and professional evolution.
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Republicans Face Party Establishment and Entitlement Debates
A critique of Republican tactics and media in the 2012 campaign era argues the party struggles with establishment influence and entitlement reform. It weighs Romney and Paul on Medicare and Medicaid plans, noting past nominee dynamics and voter misperceptions. The piece frames the election as a fight over authenticity and governing philosophy.
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Santorum’s Rosetta Stone for Conservative Speech
Lee Wishing argues Rick Santorum found a conservative communication Rosetta Stone after strong Iowa finishes with 32 percent and 27 percent support among evangelicals and women. The column notes Santorum’s shift toward heart and head appeal, core pro life and reform stances, and upcoming fund-raising and a talk at Grove City College.
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Odessa Girl Scouts Pick Up Discarded Trees
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