IN OUR VIEW Bush takes turn in the Mideast
The piece criticizes President Bush as an imperious traveler with limited influence in the Middle East. It argues peace hinges on mutual costs of conflict, not outside pressure, and notes distrust of his role as a broker. It questions democracy promotion while praising regional autocrats for stabilizing alliances against Iran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Mideast
Middle East
Jimmy Carter
Clinton
Camp David
Ehud Olmert
Mahmoud Abbas
Palestine
Israel
Bahrain
Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Iran
Political Contact Details for Texas Officials
A list of federal and state lawmakers with office addresses in Washington and Texas. Includes U S representatives Conaway Neugebauer Rodriguez and Sen Cornyn Hutchison. Texas state officials West Craddick Seliger Uresti with Austin and district addresses and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E
Buddy” West
Austin
P.O. Box
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
P.O
Carlos Uresti
San Antonio
Peace and Freedom Pledge From Pulitzer Winning Paper
The editorial page declares that peace begins with self control and freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant. It emphasizes responsibility, moral guides, and the belief that freedom enables human development and aligns with the Declaration of Independence.
Huckabee and the culture of health in politics
The piece traces Mike Huckabee's health crusade from his Arkansas governorship to national ambitions. It notes his Healthy Arkansas and Healthy America programs, his stance on government action to improve public health, and his cautious positions on coercive measures. It highlights debates over smoking bans, obesity rhetoric, and potential federal health policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
William Kristol
Mike Huckabee
Godzilla
King Kong
Arkansas
Huckabee
Health Affairs
National Governors Association
Healthy America
Treasury
Southern Governors’ Association
America
Deer abuse horror and local goodwill letter to editor
A reader condemns animal cruelty at a school and praises neighbors who helped a stranded couple near Pecos. Kathie Palmer and Leigh Scallorn are cited, while Donna and Joseph Thibault thank Maria Rodriguez and her husband for assisting them on Interstate 20 and praise the Pecos community for its caring spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathie Palmer
Palmer
Leigh Scallorn
Cathy Ervine
Justice of the Peace
Pecos
Roper
Maria Rodriguez
Roper Motel
Flying J
Bevels Open Coffee House in Andrews to Honor fallen Soldier
A coffee house in Andrews opened by Jerry and Lonna Bevel honors Cpl. Ray Bevel who was killed in Iraq. The letter also notes changes in the Odessa American newspaper’s print quality and claims the paper uses 50 percent recycled material, calling it a greener improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry and
Lonna Bevel
Andrews
Cpl
Ray Bevel
Iraq
Freedom.com
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LAW
Acad
Patrick Canty
Laura Dennis
Ken Brodnax
Jacob Sullum
Sullum
Reason Magazine
Usatoday. Com
Arkansasgovernor
John Trever
Las Vegas
Donna and
Joseph Thibault Tyler
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