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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 2010

Page

2

Poll on Elena Kagan Supreme Court qualification

Readers are asked to email reasons for and against Elena Kagan’s Supreme Court qualifications. Vote online at oapa.com sections poll by 9 a.m. Thursday.

Elena Kagan U.S. Supreme Court Oapa.com

Fireworks and drought bend to tradition in Ector County

In Our View argues moisture eases fear of wildfires as Texas fireworks sales return. It notes a 3-1 county vote to table a burn ban, embracing aerial bans instead but predicting cross county or state trips for pyrotechnics. Local Odessa ordinance limits use, yet celebrations persist amid drought cycles.

Texas Ector County Odessa New Mexico Mother Nature

Lawmakers and federal offices list for Midland area

A compiled contact rundown lists U S Representative Mike Conaway and U S Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison with Washington and local office addresses in Midland Odessa and surrounding area. It includes phone numbers and web contact forms for each official.

U.S Mike Conaway Midland Cannon House Washington D.C Fox Eighth St Odessa John Cornyn Hart Senate Cornyn Senate Kay Bailey Hutchison Russell Senate Washington, D.C Hutchison

Odessa Editorial Page Editor Brodnax Wins 1988 Pulitzer

The editorial page editor of the Odessa paper, Brodnax, received the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for commentary. The award highlights sharp, forceful opinion writing shaping public discourse.

Let peace begin with me and personal freedom

A moral reflection on freedom as self control and a divine gift, urging readers to pursue liberty through self-discipline in line with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.

Fireworks Debate Sparks Weather and Fire Risk Comments

Readers discuss rain delaying celebrations and the risk of fires. SusanJ and others urge not to spoil the festivities while JavierH, Pam, Jules B, RickS weigh in on fireworks access and safety. The exchange shows community tension over this annual event.

History and heritage guide a nation through time

As we approach the 234th birthday of the United States, this reflection emphasizes the living history that shapes national identity and future progress. It celebrates pivotal figures, battles, and ideals, urging citizens to study the past, value liberty and equality, and recognize history as strength and judgment for a shared destiny. A call to visit the Presidential Museum and Lewa Lettie RN.

Walt Whitman United States New Republic George Washington John Dos Passos Jefferson and Madison Jackson Franklin Roosevelt Lyndon Johnson Wilson Reagan Lincoln Truman Eisenhower Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Lew A

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