Miep Gies who hid the Franks dies near 101
In Our View honors Miep Gies for helping Otto Frank hide the family and for preserving Anne Frank's diary. Gies died January 11 in the Netherlands just shy of 101, remembered for courage amid Nazi terror and her quiet heroism in a long line of Dutch witnesses.
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Otto Frank
Amsterdam
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Otto Franks
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Belsen
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Beatrix of
Holland
Mico Gies
Federal and state officials contact list for Midland Odessa area
The notice lists U S Rep Mike Conaway and U S Sen John Cornyn and U S Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison with Washington addresses and local offices in Odessa and Midland. It adds state officials Rep Tryon Lewis Rep Tom Craddick and Sen Kel Seliger with their Austin and Midland/Odessa contact points and emails for constituent outreach.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison.senate.gov
Tryon Lewis
P.O. Box
Austin
Tryon.lewis
State
Tom Craddick
Freedom Award centerpiece at Pulitzer event noted
Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnax editors feature on the 1988 Freedom Award page. The piece centers on guiding readers toward self control and freedom as a divine gift, aligning with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
Health insurance by command STEPHEN CHAPMAN writes
A Chicago Tribune column discusses how health insurance operates under policy mandates, examining costs, coverage gaps, and the impact on individuals and employers. It analyzes proposed reforms and practical advice for readers navigating insurance options.
Health insurance mandates reshape liberty and law
The piece contrasts the 2008 candidates on health care mandates, argues Obama shifted to support for uninsured coverage, and debates constitutional bounds. It outlines alternatives like subsidies, state exchanges, universal pool rates, and waiting periods to curb free riding while preserving personal choice. It cautions about Supreme Court risks and political feasibility.
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Obama
Clinton
Oval Office
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Supreme Court
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Georgetown University Law
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My Nobel nomination satire by Ron Hart
Guest column mocks Barack Obama Nobel Peace Prize award as a political joke. It portrays a son’s plan to nominate the author for translating slurs and mocking immigrants, English learning, and anti Bush sentiment, all wrapped in satire about political motives and tax burdens. Hart signs as libertarian columnist.
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Ron Hart
Barack Obama
Obama
America
George Bush
Jimmy
Jj’ Walker
Kobe Bryant
Ronald J. Hart
John Hart
England
Home Depot
Arnold Schwarzenegger
McHammer
al Gore
Gore
Jeb Har
Hart
RonaldHart.com
Motocross Fans Told to Send Thumbs Up Remarks
The Odessa American invites reader opinions on this weekend's motocross event with a thumbs up message. Send comments via email to onletters oapa com and note the thumbs nomination.
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