Texas must accept EPA climate rules and plan cleaner energy
A federal appeals court ruled the EPA has authority to require tougher greenhouse gas rules, with Texas urged to abandon litigation and prepare a cleaner energy future. Gov. Perry and AG Abbott criticized the decision, as Texas weighs appeals while the state faces implications for coal plants, farms, and overall economic competitiveness.
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Greg Abbott
Abbott
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Austin
Lawmakers and officials contact list for Texas leaders
A compiled contact directory lists U S Representatives Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer and Canseco U S Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison and state officials Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick Kel Seliger with their district or office addresses phone numbers and official emails in Midland Odessa and Amarillo areas. The item emphasizes official channels rather than news content.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Washington, D.C
Randy.house
Francisco ‘Quico’ R. Canseco
San Antonio
Longworth
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Senate
Tryon Lewis
Republican
West 4Th Street
Austin
P.D
Tryon.lewis
State
Tom Craddick
Capitol
Tinyurl
Sen
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
E. University Blvd
P.O. Box
Senate State
Let Peace Begin With Me Pulitzer Prize Tribute
Laura Dennis accepts the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for her work with a statement on freedom and self control. The newspaper pledges to inform readers to promote and preserve freedom and to inspire others to see its blessings as essential to human development. The piece links freedom to moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
Greatest Baseball Players — Thomas Sowell's Views on Pitchers and Hitters
Thomas Sowell surveys all time greats focusing on batters and pitchers. He weighs lifetime records, ERA, shutouts, and longevity, highlighting Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Walter Johnson and Cy Young among others. Ruth stands as a rare leader in both batting and pitching across eras.
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Ty Cobb
Lou Gehrig
Rogers Hornsby
Babe Ruth
Ted Williams
Barry Bonds
Jimmie Foxx
Hank Greenberg
Willie Mays
Joe DiMaggio
Iron Man McGinnity
Walter Johnson
Christy Mathewson
Mathewson
Cy Young
Bambino
Harry Heilmann
Ruth
Nuclear proliferation and Iran the looming risk
Stephen Chapman argues that fears of a regional nuclear arms race are overstated and that even if Iran gains atomic weapons the impact would be limited. He notes past proliferation patterns, NATO ties, and regional deterrence, concluding the danger remains overblown and unlikely to spur broad regional arms buildup.
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Iran
Washington Post
Barack Obama
U.S
Soviet Union
China
Britain
France
Israel
India
Pakistan
North Korea
Argentina
Chile
Morocco
Tunisia
Iraq
Libya
Obama
Mitt Romney
Tehran
Middle East
Turkey
NATO
Washington
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Francis Gavin
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
University of Texas At Austin
Indonesia
Japan
Ukraine
South Africa
Brazil
Sweden
Germany
Nuclear Club
Afghanistan
Vietnam
Cambodia
People’s Liberation Army
Taiwan
Thumbs Up for Pool Staff at Odessa American Opinion
Odessa American invites reader comments on current topics with positive and negative inputs. Share your thumbs nomination by emailing the provided address and stating your stance on pool staff and summer coverage.
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