Bush picks Peake to lead VA amid veterans care push
President Bush names James Peake a retired three star general and physician as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. He vows to fix long waits for disability claims and strengthen mental health care for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans amid reports of poor care at Walter Reed and rising veteran crises. He must rapidly ease transitions from military to VA and reduce evaluation delays.
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Pakistan delays national election amid Bhutto assassination fallout
The Election Commission, seen as pro Musharraf, orders a one month postponement citing unrest after Benazir Bhutto's death. Rioting damaged voter lists and election offices, undermining democracy and harming Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party while raising concerns about the pace of Pakistan's democratic institutions.
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SAN Antonio Express-News
Texas homeowners insurance reform backfires on consumers
Texas lawmakers passed 2003 reforms that mostly benefited insurers. While average premiums stay above 1200 dollars, claimed losses dropped to about 400 by early 2007, keeping Texas atop national costs. Critics cite rate-approval loopholes and legal challenges that let insurers maintain high rates despite regulator attempts.
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California
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Texas Watch
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Allstate
Pulitzer Prize 1988 winners announced Odessa Canty publisher
The 1988 Pulitzer Prize selections include Odessa Patrick Canty named publisher Laura Dennis credited editor and Ken Brodnax as editorial page editor.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Public Motto
The piece presents a moral declaration praising freedom as a divine gift and self-control guiding civic life. It asserts that true liberty comes from individual restraint aligned with moral guides, including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Charen on Clinton Obama clash and world policy themes
The piece contrasts Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on foreign policy and patriotism. It notes Clinton’s Iraq War vote shaping her image, and Obama’s global focus with a United Nations stance. It examines how each courts voters on nationalism, diplomacy, and nuclear disarmament.
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al-Qaida
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Kim Jong-In
Bush
Curtis LeMay
Republican race exposes gaps in GOP unity and support
Susan Estrich notes the 2008 Republican presidential contest lags in establishing a front runner. Giuliani, Thompson, and Romney struggle to translate money and organization into decisive wins, while Huckabee and McCain gain unexpected appeal amid voter anxiety and policy debates.
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John McCain
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Odessa church aids officers with gifts after Sept tragedy
Community members at Odessa Christian Faith Center presented money and letters to each officer and their families involved in the September 8 tragedy. The note invites readers to share opinions on current topics via email, asking them to indicate a thumbs nomination.
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