Senate immigration bill passes with 68 votes in Senate
The Senate approved SB 744 after 37 hours of debate and more than 300 amendments in a landmark reform package. It includes a 13 year path to citizenship for unauthorized immigrants and strengthens border enforcement with a $40 billion price tag. Legalization would boost GDP, and Texas would feel a large impact. The paper urges House passage to reach a true compromise.
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Lawmakers and Officials Contact Details Summary
U S Representative Mike Conaway Republican Midland the Odessa and Midland offices provide addresses on Rayburn House Office Building Cannon House Office Building and Dirksen Senate Office Building with phone and fax numbers plus an official email and contact form for each. U S Senator John Cornyn and Senator Ted Cruz offer Washington D C offices with phone and fax lines and public contact forms.
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Let peace begin with me statement by publisher
Laura Dennis, publisher and Pulitzer winner of 1988, presents a motto about freedom and self control. The newspaper declares its mission to inform readers so they may promote freedom and encourage others to appreciate its blessings. It ties freedom to moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
Zimmerman Stand Your Ground Law Debate Rages In Zimmerman Case
The Zimmerman murder trial in Sanford Florida spotlights Florida Stand Your Ground law though the defense says the right to stand your ground is irrelevant to his guilt. Critics say the case fuels opposition to self defense reforms while police note the law’s duty to retreat provision is not the same.
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United we stand the nation’s call for revival
Glenn Mollette urges a revival of unity and patriotism to save America from division. He highlights prejudice across races and religions, calls for lawful immigration, tax compliance, and service, and fears economic decline while stressing prayer and national renewal. He invokes 2 Chronicles 7 14 and American resilience.
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Odessa Fireworks Fandango and Jaycees Parade Praise
The Odessa American praises this year’s Fireworks Fandango and Independence Day Parade participants. Readers are invited to share positive and negative comments via email onletters 0a0a.com, noting thumbs nominations for future coverage.
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