Texas views cooperation counts in Perry era
In the wake of a narrow reelection Gov Rick Perry faces a chilly start as he outlines an agenda for the current session and four-year term The Texas House sees a chastened Craddick amid GOP defections while Lt Gov Dewhurst balances tax cuts and education reform The Senate maintains a Democratic minority veto opening and calls for ethics reform and reinvigorated social programs amid rising tuition and parks funding concerns Houston Chronicle
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Tom Craddick
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Craddick
Jim Pitts
David Dewhurst
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Perry
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Houston Chronicle
Texas camera project on border praised despite low arrests
The El Paso Times reports on a monthlong Texas border camera test from November that drew 28 million site hits and 250000 registered users with about a dozen cameras over 1200 miles. Advocates say technology aids border security while critics cite high costs per undocumented worker and limited arrests.
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Let peace begin with me editorial on freedom
The paper acknowledges its duty to inform readers to promote and preserve freedom. It states freedom comes from God, not politics, and must align with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment, Golden Rule, and Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes self-control and the pursuit of one's fullest potential.
Democrats and MONA CHAREN critique of minimum wage logic
The essay argues that raising the minimum wage does not measurably lift the poor, citing BLS data on dependent status and earnings, and highlights that most low wage workers are not poor. It suggests alternative policies like donating used cars to aid self sufficiency and cites the National Center for Policy Analysis on car ownership boosting work prospects by 94 percent.
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America
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Bill Pascrell
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National Center For Policy Analysis
Susan Estrich Fills In For Molly Ivins in Time Piece
Susan Estrich, filling in for Molly Ivins, contributes a column from Austin. Ivins writes for Time magazine and Estrich is associated with her bylines in the Texas capital context. The note links Estrich to Ivins and Time in a brief attribution.
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Susan Estrich
Molly Ivins
Time Magazine
Gonzalez War on the Judiciary Provokes National Debate
The piece accuses Attorney General Gonzalez of attacking federal judges over national security and constitutional concerns. It notes Stimson's criticism of pro bono representation for Guantanamo detainees, pressures from Senate and courts, and a reference to Korematsu as a cautionary tale about balancing security with civil liberties.
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Charles Stimson
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United States Supreme Court
Fred Korematsu
Geoff Stone
Supreme Court
Power restoration praised by Odessa crews over weekend
Odessa American notes appreciation for crews who worked through the weekend to restore power. The paper invites reader comments on current topics via email, asking for submissions labeled with a thumbs mention.
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