GAO says terrorism alert system needs specifics
A GAO report calls for more precise and regionalized threat warnings from DHS. Officials say one size fits all is costly and ineffective, urging specifics on nature location timing and actions. Progress noted in targeted briefings but more improvements needed.
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Public Forum Contact Details for Odessa American
Readers may submit opinions by writing or faxing to Odessa American Public Forum share options via P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 or fax 432 333 7742 and via email through the online letters link.
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Lawmakers Meet at Capitol in Austin Texas
Government leaders including Gov Rick Perry convene at the State Capitol in Room 25.1 Austin to discuss policy matters impacting Texas and its residents during a formal session.
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Corporate welfare endures despite reform talk
Stephen Chapman argues Congress keeps sustaining corporate welfare through direct subsidies tax breaks and targeted aid. He notes bipartisan support from McCain Kerry and Bush on various proposals while highlighting the Manufacturing Extension Partnership expansion and the difficulty of rolling back favors to business. Chapman is a Chicago Tribune columnist.
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Hire Wendell Louis for ECISD superintendent
Public forum urges hiring Wendell Louis as ECISD superintendent, claiming deep family ties to education in Texas and advising officials to stop searches. The author, from Petersburg and Odessa, portrays Louis as a strong local candidate likely to stay and lead the district long term.
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Odessa PD personnel departures data disputed quote
On June 30 a letter in the Odessa American Public Forum quoted a statement about Odessa Police Department being a training ground for other departments. The speaker denies the quote and notes that since 1998 the department has tracked why sworn personnel leave, finding most leave for reasons other than taking law enforcement jobs elsewhere.
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Medicare discount cards offer big savings says Odessa pharmacist
A Odessa pharmacist touts Medicare discount cards noting dramatic price drops for prescriptions. He cites a three month supply of two generics dropping from 130 to 3 and three antipsychotic prescriptions totaling under 13 versus cash costs over 300. He urges all on Medicare without coverage to apply now.
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