Texas senators push to curb eminent domain in property development battles
Senate Joint Resolution 10 proposes amending the Texas Constitution to bar takings by political subdivisions for private economic development. Sen. Wentworth leads the measure joined by Sens. Deuell and Nelson, with a November 8, 2005 voter referendum potential if approved.
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Sandra Day O’connor
Jeff Wentworth
San Antonio
Senate
Texas
Wentworth
United States Supreme Court
Bob Deuell
Greenville
Jane Nelson
Rgrape
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Republican U S Rep Mike Conaway of Midland lists district offices in Odessa and Midland. U S Sen John Cornyn and U S Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison based in Washington provide offices. State figures Rep George West Rep Tom Craddick and Sen Kel Seliger have Austin and Midland addresses.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Washington
D.C
George E. “Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Republican of
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Odessa American Editorial Purpose and Motto
The Odessa American editorial pledges to inform readers to promote their freedom and self-control. It asserts freedom as a gift from God, not from anarchy, aligned with moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Century of federal power clash over medical marijuana
A discussion of the Diane Monson case and the limits of Congress to regulate interstate commerce. The piece traces Commerce Clause history from the 1930s New Deal era to the 1990s and critiques Supreme Court rulings that allowed federal reach into local activities. It contrasts California medical marijuana laws with federal drug enforcement and cites Justice Thomas and Justice Stevens on commerce power.
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Diane Monson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Supreme Court
Washington
Monson
Nevada
Arizona
John Paul Stevens
Clarence Thomas
Madison
Odessa audience call for support for Ector Theatrical Beauty and the Beast
Public Forum laments lack of city support for Ector Theatrical's Beauty and the Beast in Odessa. writer, a season pass holder and volunteer, praises audience enthusiasm and urges Chamber of Commerce, Odessa officials and locals to back the nonprofit revival downtown while criticizing political obstacles. Also references Molly Ivins column and Ken Tomlinson BSP appointment, inviting reader feedback.
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Ector Theatrical
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Powers
Mecca
Ector Theatricals
Chamber of Commerce
Cultural Council
Molly Ivins
Ken Tomlinson
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
Public Broadcasting
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