Texas lawmakers urged to balance budget by ending fee diversion
The piece cites House Speaker Joe Straus calling for ending the diversion of dedicated funds to balance the state budget. It notes the use of fees as general revenue, the impact on crime victims funds, and the need for transparency, reforms, and honest budgeting to fund education, health care, and transportation.
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Let Peace Begin With Me by Laura Dennis in Odessa
The piece titled Let peace begin with me by Laura Dennis urges readers to seek personal freedom through self-control. It frames freedom as a divine gift and moral duty aligned with the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Susan Estrich Named Robert Kingsley Professor at USC
Susan Estrich holds the Robert Kingsley Professorship of Law and Political Science at the University of Southern California Law Center and is also a syndicated columnist.
33rd Obamacare repeal vote fails to change much
A public opinion piece rails at the House for voting 33 times to repeal Obama care. It argues the effort wastes time and money, showcases partisan battles, and ignores productive legislation while disclaiming any real impact on the health law or the Senate. The author recalls bipartisan ideals and laments diminishing civic accountability.
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Reality check on Texas Medicaid expansion debate
Guest columnist argues Texans are fed up with political grandstanding over ACA. He contends expansion saves money, reduces uninsured from 5.9 million to 2.9 million, and keeps federal funds in Texas, while warning against shifting costs to privately insured and emergency care.
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Leticia van de Putte
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Thumbs Up for First Responders in 10-Car Pileup
Odessa American invites reader letters praising or critiquing recent events. Residents may email feedback, with positive comments on police and fire crews or other topics, and nominations for thumbs up.
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