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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 2017

Page

12

Odessa council trio blamed for bias in economic funds decision

Odessa Development Corp members accused Barbara Graff Malcolm Hamilton and Filiberto Gonzales of using funds to favor their pet projects. The column criticizes their stance on Weir Oil & Gas incentives and hints at alleged prejudice against Midland County and the Hispanic Chamber while defending council governance and local institutions.

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Minimum wage cruelty analysis by Walter Williams

Walter Williams argues against a $15 minimum wage, warning automation and higher costs threaten low wage workers. He notes cashier jobs average about $21,000 yearly, cites San Francisco restaurant closures, Yelp ratings impact, and compares McDonald's kiosks to Burger King pricing, urging productivity growth over mandates.

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Illinois debt meltdown blamed on liberal rule and crime

A satirical critique argues Illinois status downgrades to junk bonds reflect decades of liberal policies, union influence, and cronyism. The piece likens Chicago’s woes to Detroit, cites political figures, tax failures, and migration trends to claim financial collapse and moral bankruptcy in the state.

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