Ruling Irony as Obama Wins Health Care Decision
The Supreme Court upholds the Obama health care act by ruling the individual insurance requirement a tax rather than a commerce mandate. Chief Justice Roberts leads a majority with liberals to preserve the law, while critics warned of long-term costs and funding gaps.
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Texas Health Care Poll Sparks Mixed Reactions At Night
A reader poll shows 61.14 percent in favor of a quick repeal, 13.97 percent oppose police action, 24.45 percent worry about rights, while a federal assessment labels Texas weak in nine of twelve health care areas. Voices range from praise to criticism of federal oversight and access to treatment. The linked article discusses Texas care experiences and federal ratings.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Poem Reflects Freedom Creed
The piece credits Patrick Canty as winner and lists Laura Dennis as editor while affirming a newspaper mission to inform readers for freedom. It emphasizes self control as essential to human development and links freedom to moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Whispered Asides in Grocery Aisles Signal 2012 Fallout
Susan Estrich analyzes political whisper campaigns and donor anxieties as Obama faces a challenging re election year. The column contrasts Hollywood flair with campaign cash tactics noting Romney fundraising, potential tax implications for the rich, and the fragile optimism among Democrats about a comeback.
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Dear Old Country Lady on Reading Struggles in Texas
A Lake View column presents reader questions about aligning reading goals with STAAR results. The Old Country Lady offers blunt guidance, urging summer reading at South Padre, rewards for effort, librarian help, and practical tips to improve literacy amid statewide test pressures. Chandler, a retired teacher and librarian, signs off.
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Odessa Christian School Independence Day Parade Thumbs Up
A brief note endorses the Odessa Christian School Independence Day parade with a positive stance from the American and invites readers to submit opinions on current topics by emailing onletters at oada com and noting a thumbs nomination.
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