Texas View Resisting Medicaid expansion hurts Texans’ health
The Texas View argues resisting Medicaid expansion harms over 6 million Texans, leaving many uninsured or relying on ER care. It notes 2 million would gain coverage, but a Perry stance and Texas opt out undermine access while federal funds fund most costs for years. The piece urges reconsideration and a state-focused exchange to fit Texas needs.
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Texas
Supreme Court
Rick Perry
Concho Valley
Perry
Congress
Washington
White House
Texas lawmakers contact details for Craddick Seliger and Aresti
Lawmakers listed with office addresses in Midland Amarillo and San Antonio plus Odessa and Austin postboxes. Craddick Seliger and Aresti provide phone numbers and emails for district and state offices in Texas.
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Republican
Midland
Capitol
Austin
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Kel Seliger
Amarillo
E. University Blvd
Odessa
Senate State
Senate
Carlos Aresti
San Antonio
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Let peace begin with me by Laura Dennis editor
Prominent editor Laura Dennis wins the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for a piece stressing freedom and self-control. The editorial frames liberty as a divine gift and a personal responsibility aligned with moral guides. It anchors the newspaper’s mission to inform readers to safeguard freedom.
Afghanistan from bad to worse
Stephen Chapman writes for the Chicago Tribune on Afghanistan and notes a worsening situation. The piece contrasts political and security failures with mounting civilian hardship and regional instability.
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Chapman
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Chicago Tribune
It Was the Worst of Times in Afghanistan War
An analysis of Afghanistan's 2011-2012 crisis arguing to end U S combat roles by 2014. It critiques war costs, civilian casualties, and governance, noting Taliban strength grows as foreign forces plan withdrawal. It questions whether leaving improves outcomes or cedes territory.
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Afghanistan
Associated Press
Yale University
Jason Lyall
Vietnam
Donald Rumsfeld
Taliban
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Osama bin Laden
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Iraq
Hamid Karzai
Filkins
Romney earns praise with a respectful NAACP speech
Charen notes Mitt Romney delivering a strong speech at the NAACP conference in Houston. He faced boos over Obamacare but received a standing ovation, outlining reform ideas including charter schools and means testing Social Security and Medicare, signaling a potential turning point in his campaign.
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Houston
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George W. Bush
James Byrd
Texas
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Rachel Maddow
House
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MSNBC
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Black Legislative Caucus
Obama
Odessa American Praises UTPB Online Degree Expansion
The Odessa American expresses support for University of Texas Permian Basin expanding online degree programs. The letter invites readers to share opinions on current topics via email, noting a thumbs nomination process.
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