Tariffs on Chinese steel pipes draw mixed U.S. reaction
In Our View argues tariffs harm consumers and reward producers, criticizing the ITC ruling of 10.36 to 15.78 percent on pipes used in oil and gas. The piece warns of potential 96 percent duties, notes subsidies on both sides, and urges a pro business climate over price increases. It cites job losses and consumer costs as likely outcomes.
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Abor
U.S. International Trade Commission
Washington
U.S
China
Obama
United Steelworkers of America Union
Associated Press
Lawmakers and federal officials contact list
A compilation of contacts for U S Rep Mike Conaway and U S Senators Cornyn Hutchison. It also lists Texas state officials Rep Tryon Lewis Rep Tom Craddick and Sen Kel Seliger with office addresses phone numbers and email links for constituent inquiries.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison.senate.gov
Tryon Lewis
Odessa
P.O
Austin TX
Tryon.lewis
House
State
Tom Craddick
Austin
Housestatex.us
Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Senate State
Let peace begin with me editorial pledge
A 1988 Pulitzer winning piece notes that freedom is a personal gift from God, not a political grant from anarchy, urging readers to promote and preserve freedom through self-control aligned with moral guides. The editorial emphasizes the self-governing aspect of liberty and its moral foundations.
Full body scanners spark debate on privacy and security
The piece argues that both sides of the political aisle, including Mike Chertoff and Rep. Jason Chaffetz, favor expanding security measures like full body scanners. It warns of privacy losses, possible circumvention by terrorists, and faces the toughest balance between civil liberties and preventing attacks.
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Umar Abdulmutallab
Osama bin Laden
Northwest Airlines
Transportation Security Administration
Michael Chertoff
GOP
Chaffetz
KCPW
Salt Lake City
Chertoff
TSA
al-Qaida
Less crime for less money by Marc A. Levin
Public safety is job one and Texas parole improvements cut crime while saving money. In 2008 1 016 fewer parolees allegedly committed new crimes than in 2007 with net savings potentially exceeding 96 million dollars. Parole reforms include instant drug testing, swift graduated sanctions, ISFs, parolee work force programs and restored chaplain funding.
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Marc A. Levin
Texas
ISF
California
Levin
Center For Effective Justice
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Austin
Odessas SandHills Stock Show Draws Broad Backing
The Odessa American celebrates the SandHills Stock Show with broad support for competitors and invites reader input on topics via email, encouraging comments and thumbs up nominations. The paper signals receptiveness to community feedback and opinion pieces.
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