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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 2007

Page

4

Religious Freedom Day spotlight in public schools

The piece notes Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Religious Freedom Day, cites Bush urging observance, and cites Supreme Court and Education Department guidance. It highlights disputes over school religious expression, church‑state debates, and guidance to teachers and students on rights to pray read and discuss faith at school.

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Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact Details

A collection of contact addresses and phone numbers for US Representatives and Senators from Texas and nearby states. Includes offices for Rep. Mike Conaway in Midland and Odessa, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez in San Antonio, Rep. Steve Pearce in Hobbs NM, Sen. John Cornyn in Washington, and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison with their district and senate offices and main lines.

Mike Conaway Midland Cannon House Washington, D.C Fox W. Eighth St Odessa Desta Drive Ciro Rodriguez Democrat San Antonio Rayburn House Steve Pearce Hobbs Longworth Washington D.C John Cornyn Hart Senate U.S Kay Bailey Hutchison Russell Senate

Odessa Editorial Page Editor and Publisher Emeritus

Odessa newspaper notes Bill Salter serving as editorial page editor while acknowledging his long tenure as publisher emeritus. The item highlights Salter’s influence on opinion pages and legacy in local journalism.

Bill Salter

Freedom and self-control in a moral gift from God

The text argues that true freedom empowers individuals to govern themselves and their output, enabling maximum development. It frames freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant from anarchy, and insists it must align with self-control and moral consistency.

Free trade debate rebukes protectionist stance in Congress

The piece argues that free trade benefits both sides, citing Sen. Sherrod Brown and AFL-CIO positions against open commerce. It notes NAFTA's 1994 impact with rising U.S. employment, counters job-loss claims, and highlights rising exports and income gains for lower and middle classes, urging against protectionism as fool's gold.

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A Chance to Make Lives Minimally Better Opinion Piece

Guest columnist George Bradley argues against raising the minimum wage, contending higher pay could harm the poor and small businesses. He cites inflation, current and historical wage levels, and calls for inflation-adjusted wages with yearly updates.

George Bradley Ohio University

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