Obama plan on spending fails to curb deficits
In Our View argues President Obama overstated budget savings in his State of the Union. NTU calculations show a net $21 billion more spending, with seven proposals whose costs aren’t clear. Critics say investments meaning higher taxes and more debt, citing stalled jobs and rising deficits.
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Washington
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Lawmakers Federal Officials Contact Details
U S Representative Mike Conaway from Midland lists district offices in Midland and Lubbock and a Washington address with phone and fax numbers. U S Representative Randy Netebauer from Lubbock provides Cannon Office Building contact and email. U S Senator John Cornyn and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in Washington DC offer office locations and phone numbers with public contact forms.
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Lubbock
Randy
John Cornyn
Republica
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Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Oscar winners and publisher quoted pledge of peace
The text cites a 1988 Pulitzer winner from Odessa and publisher Laura Miefta VM with a motto “Let peace begin with me.” It emphasizes readers’ access to information to promote freedom, self-control, and blessings of liberty aligned with core moral guides.
Can our nation be saved
Economics professor Williams Williams argues unsustainable federal spending and rising debt threaten collapse. He cites deficits, mandatory entitlements, defense, and non discretionary programs, urging deep cuts and political courage to prevent economic disaster.
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Small Business Administration
Department of Education
Virginia
Virgiila
James Madison
ECISD Board Recognized For Leadership During January Month
Hector Mendez praises Ector County ISD Board of Trustees for their leadership and service during School Board Recognition Month. He highlights their role in opening New Tech High School, redefining district diversity, and guiding strategic goals while facing potential $26.5 million annual funding losses. He credits seven trustees for dedicated service and planning.
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Ector County
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Austin
ECISD
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Donna Smith
Ray Beaty
Fay Batch
Donnie Norwood
Yollie Wilkins
Luis Galvan
Hector Mendez
Meteorites as Art exhibit praised by Odessa museum
The Odessa American endorses The Crater Museum for its Meteorites as Art photo exhibit. Readers are invited to send comments via email, noting a thumbs nomination.
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