Abbott declares Texas governor bid amid Perry exit
Attorney General Greg Abbott announces his candidacy on a sunny San Antonio plaza, urging Texans to elect him governor. He touts a decade of legal fights for federalism and a campaign with more than 20 million dollars, aiming to clear the GOP field as Democrat prospects loom in 2014.
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Lawmakers and officials contact listings face Odessa and Midland
A directory-style item lists contact addresses and phone numbers for U S Representative Mike Conaway U S Senator John Cornyn and Senator Ted Cruz and state official Tryon Lewis with Midland Odessa and Austin offices including street addresses phone numbers fax and email links for political representatives in Texas and Washington D C.
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Republican
Midland
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Washington
D.C
Odessa
Eighth St
Desta Drive
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House
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Hart Senate
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Dirksen Senate
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Austin
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West Texas Congestion Charges Shape Energy Costs
The West Texas oil boom drives growth but strains the grid and raises power costs through congestion charges. ERCOT signals where to build, outlining hub pricing vs load zone pricing. TXU Energy urges businesses and governments to assess risk and consider load zone pricing to cap volatility. Gabe Castro, TXU Energy VP, comments.
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Bernanke's summer discontent and gloomy GDP outlook
Guest View notes a grim second quarter with forecasts cut by JPMorgan to 1 percent, Barclays 0.5 percent, and others near 0.5-0.6 percent. It recalls Fed projections and calls 2013 another disappointing year while Bernanke hints at tapering QE in 2014, Bill Wilson of Americans for Limited Government adds context.
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Americans For Limited Government
Thumbs Up for World Vets Help from Odessa Volunteer
Odessa American notes praise for World Vets International Aid for Animals and local Andrew Schwarz who volunteered to provide veterinary aid abroad. Readers may submit thumbs nominations via email.
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