In Our View Fairness Doctrine Debate Sparks Partisan Clash
The column argues against reviving the Fairness Doctrine, urging Nancy Pelosi to allow a House vote. It contends government control harms free speech, questions equal time requirements, and warns about implications for religious broadcasting and conservative talk shows. It notes supporters claim votes exist and appeals for action.
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Lawmakers Federal Officials Contact Directory Summary
Texas lawmakers and federal officials listed include U S Rep Mike Conaway Midland office and Odessa Midland local offices plus Rep Randy Neugebauer Lubbock Rep Ciro Rodriguez San Antonio Sen John Cornyn and Sen Kay Hutchison. State officials Tom Craddick and Sen Kel Seliger are listed with Midland and Amarillo addresses and Austin offices.
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American information to its readers for freedom preservation
The fragment discusses informing readers to promote and preserve freedom. It frames information as a tool for civic empowerment and personal liberty, urging engagement with public affairs and informed decision making to sustain democratic values.
Conservatives for Obama The Obamacons and the 2008 voter shift
The piece discusses conservatives who support Barack Obama, noting the term Obamacons coined by Robert Novak. It cites the San Francisco Chronicle feature with quotes from conservatives, critiques Obama’s shifting positions, and warns voters to judge him by his record and actions rather than rhetoric. It frames voting as a duty to evaluate the candidates' histories and implications for the nation.
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Readers clash over Supreme Court detainee rights column
A letter from Roy Smotherman of Odessa blasts John Kerr for praising the Supreme Court’s ruling that detainees may access U.S. courts, calling it dangerous and praising war tribunals' history. He questions judges’ wisdom, cites Nuremberg trials, and urges accountability for public figures while thanking local helpers after a June 14 incident near the downtown post office.
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Public Forum Cherishes Odessa Kindness From Readers
Odessa letter writer Gladys Sharbutt thanks Good Samaritans in today's Public Forum. She invites ideas on topics and praises local people who care, urging submissions via the onletters link to freedom com and noting gratitude for the helping community.
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