Obama State of the Union centers on middle-class relief
The State of the Union framed middle-class prosperity as key to recovery. Obama proposed hikes on capital gains for top earners, curbs on inheritances, new fees on large financiers, and broader tax relief for middle-class Americans. Critics say the plan lacks bipartisan path and concrete detail.
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Barack Obama
U.S
Obama
Congress
House Ways and Means
Paul Ryan
Ryan
White House
Lawmakers and federal officials contact details listed
Republican lawmakers Rep. Mike Conaway Rep. Randy Neugebauer Rep. Francisco Canseco and Senators John Cornyn Ted Cruz publish Washington and local office addresses phone numbers and emails for constituent outreach in Texas. Public-facing contact channels include offices in Midland Odessa San Antonio and Washington D.C. to reach lawmakers and staff.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House.gov
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Cannon
Canseco
House
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Cornyn
Senate
Ted Cruz
Dirksen Senate
Cruz.senate.gov
State Officials Contacts Prompt Regional Flags
Rep. Tom Craddick of Midland and Sen. Kel Seliger of Amarillo provide district offices and Austin mail drops with phone numbers and emails. Sen. Carlos Uresti of San Antonio lists a Dallas or Austin mailing address, phone, and Senate link for district 19.
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Tom Craddick
Republican
Midland
Capitol
Austin
Tinyurl
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
E. University
Senate State
France Treats Images as Crime Headline From Reason Editor
Jacob Sullum, senior editor at Reason magazine and syndicated columnist, weighs in on France criminalizing certain images and the broader implications for free expression and censorship.
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France
Sullum
Reason Magazine
Charlie Hebdo in the Dock and the Limits of Free Speech
A Reason Magazine critique notes France treats religious insults as crimes, risking self censorship and chilling effects on expression after the Charlie Hebdo attacks. It argues hate speech laws abroad blur art and offense, urging clear boundaries to protect open debate and peaceful disagreement. It also praises Devon Energy donations to local institutions in Odessa.
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Charlie Hebdo
France
Paris
Ministry of Culture and Communication
European
Salman Rushdie
Larry Flynt
Michel Houellebecq
Brigitte Bardot
Dieudonne M’bala
Germany
Netherlands
U.K
Sweden
Canada
Energy policy critique post Paris attacks and SOTU gaps
The author urges stronger U.S. energy policy tied to national security and jobs. He argues Obama’s moves have dimmed global influence, cites higher oil output on private lands but declines on federal lands, and predicts the SOTU will emphasize environment, minimum wage, and renewables while neglecting energy independence. He calls for lifting the oil export ban and expediting LNG permits, while opening federal lands for drilling to boost production and jobs. He notes India’s stance on energy and urges a pragmatic energy strategy.
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U.S
Obama
Free World
America
SOTU
Greenpeace
Los Les Times
India
Congress
Department of Energy
Senate
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Rick” Starks
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Reason.com
Devon Energy
UTPB
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Glenn Foden
Energy Matters
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Marita Noon
Energy Makes America Great Inc
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