Drive 55 revisited as energy crisis echoes past debates
The piece argues against a 55 mph national speed limit, noting it echoes Nixon and Carter era policies. It cites oil concerns, potential costs to drivers and trucking, and the risk of reduced freedom, urging states to set their own limits and to boost energy production rather than impose austerity.
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United States
Carter
Nixon
U.S
John Warner
Virginia
Jackie Speier
California
OPEC
Speier
San Francisco Chronicle
Warner
Feds
National Motorists Association
Lawmakers and federal offices listed for Conaway and Rodriguez
U S Representative Mike Conaway Republican Midland maintains offices at 511 Cannon House Office Building Washington D C 20515 4311 and local Odessa and Midland offices. U S Representative Ciro Rodriguez Democrat San Antonio has a Rayburn House Office Building address Washington D C 20515 4323 and a central phone line.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio
Rayburn House
Freedom as a Gift and Self Control
A fragment emphasizes readers’ duty to promote and preserve freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant from anarchy. It frames freedom as self-control, urging consistency with a higher principle in guiding public discourse.
Gun sales and self defense in the crisis debate
Stephen Chapman argues gun ownership for self defense faces Supreme Court validation but cites studies and experts suggesting the link to self harm is weak. He compares gun risks to other hazards, noting personal autonomy and public policy debates over gun access remain unresolved.
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Supreme Court
Matthew Miller
Harvard School of Public Health
The
Washington Post
National Academy of Sciences
Florida State University
Gary Kleck
Texas Budget Transparency Push Expands Across Government
Guest columnist Talmadge Heflin praises bold reforms that boost openness at state, school district, and local levels. He notes online budgets Where the Money Goes and Texas Budget Source, TNT tax reform, and 65 percent initiative aimed at reducing waste and informing taxpayers.
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Talmadge Heflin
Texas
Senate
Rick Perry
Texas Education Agency
Ers
TNT
Susan Combs
Combs
Texas Public Policy Foundation
LlexasBudgetSource
Texas Budget Source
TexasBudgetSource.com
Heflin
Center For Fiscal Policy
The
Austin
Statue fundraiser honors Odessa police officers fallen
Community members express support for a memorial statue to remember Odessa police officers killed in the line of duty. Readers invite ideas and comments via email, aiming to encourage constructive discussion and preservation of local heroism.
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Odessa
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Ken Brodnax
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