Texas redistricting debate hinges on court battles
The Texas redistricting dispute pits political maps against fair representation as federal judges and the Supreme Court weigh interim plans. with Texas gaining four seats amid Hispanic growth, the outcome shapes national politics for a decade. Courts face two wrong choices and a delayed primary.
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Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
John Roberts
Washington
San Antonio
Supreme Court
Austin
Texas lawmakers and federal officials contact list
A compiled contact directory for U S Representatives and Senators from Texas and state officials. It lists names such as Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Francisco Canseco John Cornyn Kay Hutchison Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick Kel Seliger and Carlos Uresti with their office addresses phone numbers and website links for constituent inquiries.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Heman
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Washington, D.C
Randy.house
Francisco ‘Quico' R. Canseco
San Antonio
Longworth
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Senate
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th Street
Austin
P.O
Tryondewis
State
Tom Craddick
Capitol
Senate State
Carlos Uresti
P.O. Box
Let peace begin with me declares poetry prize winner
The 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner, Pete Patrick Canty, publisher Laura Dennis, and Odessa newspaper publish a dedication stressing freedom and self-control. They affirm freedom as a divine gift aligned with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence, urging readers to promote and preserve liberty.
Independent campaign spending and super PACs explained
Jacob Sullum discusses how Winning Our Future mirrors the Romney allied Restore Our Future in spending through a super PAC. He traces court decisions from Buckley v. Valeo to Citizens United and notes critics fear unlimited ads invite influence, while Romney urges campaign responsibility for independent messaging.
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Newt Gingrich
Citizens United
FEC
Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
DCC Circuit
Federal Election Commission
Mitt Romney
The
New York Times
Sheldon Adelson
Romney
Super Pacs
Americans lost courage to be free and vote Ron Paul
Lucente argues Americans forfeited liberty amid debates on constitutional rights and government power. He cites Romney and Paul, critiques liberalism, and lauds the Framers while warning against government overreach in civil rights, health care, and social policy. The piece urges strong adherence to constitutional limits and individual liberty.
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United States
Paul
Main Street
Ron Pa
Permian Girls Basketball Team Earn District Title Race
Odessa American salutes the Permian girls basketball team as they race for the district title. Readers may send thumbs nominations with email notes to onletters oada.com indicating a thumbs nomination.
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Permian
Oada
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Lucente
Thomas J. Lucente
Thomas J. Lucente Jr
Lima (Ohio
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George Stephanopoulos
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