Editorial TEXAS VIEWS from Texas newspapers
A collection of editorials compiled by the Associated Press presents a snapshot of Texas public discourse. It gathers viewpoints from multiple Texas newspapers on timely political and social issues with national implications.
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Texas tobacco suit yields record $15.3 billion settlement
Texas AG Dan Morales announced a $15.3 billion payout from tobacco companies over 25 years, a landmark victory after years of suits by 41 states seeking Medicaid recovery. The agreement comes as a national settlement remains unresolved in Congress, with Texas calling the result a major state achievement.
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Texas Concealed Handgun Licenses See Mixed Arrest Data
Analysis notes 946 arrests among 163,096 Texas concealed handgun licensees, under 0.5 percent, including 263 felony arrests and 215 DUI cases. Authors say screening largely works but warn for improvements, urging tighter licensure by next Legislature.
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Arrest expected in JonBenet Ramsey case
Star date 2049 6 Captain's log notes authorities anticipate an arrest soon in the JonBenet Ramsey case as investigations continue and officials pursue leads.
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Paula Jones story tests Clinton credibility and press
Joseph Sobran argues Paula Jones's persistence exposes Bill Clinton's shifting denials and alleged sexual misconduct. He says the president's approach has damaged media credibility and endangered his presidency, with coverage shifting from supportive to punitive as evidence accumulates.
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Don Feder Explores Clinton Image and Public Morality
In a Boston Herald column, Don Feder critiques Bill Clinton’s presidency, arguing that public outrage targets perjury and character. He links past lies to leadership failures, condemning private immorality as public harm and urging accountability.
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