Ethanol policy debate sparks caution and calls for reflection
The piece critiques aggressive ethanol mandates and subsidies, noting higher corn prices impact food costs in the US and Mexico. It cites fears of commodity pressure on livestock and conservation payments, while experts warn corn based ethanol may not cut oil reliance. The author likens policy reflex to an Ethanolics Anonymous 12 step program for sober reconsideration.
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America
The
New York Times
Times
Mexico
Lawrence J. Goldstein
Energy Policy Research Foundation
Goldstein
Odessa Publisher Laura Dennis Editorial Page
Laura Dennis of Odessa serves as publisher with Ken Brod n ax as editor overseeing the editorial page. The note highlights leadership roles in the newspaper and the page’s scheduling and policy approach. The piece underlines editorial guidance and the newsroom’s community focus.
Freedom and self control as divine gifts
The piece extols American freedom as a divine gift and the need for individuals to exercise self control. It argues freedom is earned by personal discipline, not granted by political upheaval, and must align with higher moral law.
Tardy compliance shows Bush law overreach on FISA
The piece argues the Bush administration finally complies with FISA after years of warrantless surveillance, claiming the move criticizes the rule of law more than defiance. It questions the necessity and timing of court approvals and warns that executive power remains unchecked.
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Iraq
FISA
Bush
National Security Agency
Alberto Gonzales
Senate Judiciary Committee
Gonzales
NSA
U.S
al Qaeda
Justice Department
Congress
Bush Administration
Jackalopes Owner Firing Sparks Criticism After 3-2 Loss
A public forum letter accuses Jackalopes owners of unprofessional behavior firing coach Don McKee by telephone while he was in Canada for his father's funeral. The writer, a 10-year season ticket holder, cites 30 years of community support and vows to withdraw support.
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Jackalopes
New Mexico Scorpions
Jackalope
Don McKee
Jerry Jones
Tom Landry
Don
McKee
Ector County
Texas
U.S. of A
Odessa
Canada
Dallas Cowboy
Rick
Bill
Tracey
Jacks
Permian
Jackatope
Permian Basin
The
Jack
Odessa College student volunteers make Valentine cards for soldiers
The Odessa American notes Audrey Curry arranged for her students to create Valentine's cards for troops in Iraq. The paper invites reader opinions on current topics and asks for comments via email with a 'thumbs' nomination.
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Odessa College
Audrey Curry
Iraq
Ink. Freedom.com
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ODESS
Patrick Canty
Laura Dennis
Ken Brodnax
Bil. Salter
John Trever
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Compaine. Com
Jacob Sullum
Sullum
Imacan
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