Editorial Texas Views From The Associated Press Collection
A compilation of editorials from Texas newspapers curated by the Associated Press offers diverse opinions on state affairs, politics, and public policy. The pieces reflect regional perspectives on governance, economy, culture, and social issues, illustrating how Texas editors frame national debates locally.
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Dewhurst faces GOP pressure over Texas redistricting showdown
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst weighs preserving the Texas Senate two thirds rule against Perry’s push for a special session to redraw congressional districts. Democrats avoided a walkout, but the redistricting fight tests bipartisanship, rural interests, and long term legislative civility amid calls to expand seats for DeLay’s influence.
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David Dewhurst
Texas Senate
Rick Perry
House
Senate
Dewhurst
Perry
Texas
U.S. House
Tom DeLay
Medicare reform sparks clash over competition and savings
The Dallas Morning News argues that a competitive Medicare system could trim about 1 percent from annual costs, with House and Senate lines on plan choice and fee-for-service payments shaping the future of Medicare to avoid long term bankruptcy. President Bush urged to push reforms amid Democratic resistance.
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Capitol Hill
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Senate
Bush
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Dallas Morning News
Killing the golden goose in health care policy clash
Monacharen argues that GOP control in 1980s politics failed to restrain health care spending with a broad drug benefit. He warns against universal subsidies costing billions, endorses targeted aid, and critiques drug reimportation as a path to lower prices that could undermine innovation and research funding. He cites Medicare costs, elderly poverty, and private coverage as context.
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Deroy Murdoch
National Review Magazine
Canada
Europe
Kobe Bryant faces Eagle County sexual assault charges
Larry Elder notes Kobe Bryant, charged with felony sexual assault in Eagle County, faces possible penalties from probation to life. The column discusses innocence until proven guilty, Bryant's subsequent admission of adultery, media reaction, and the risk of false accusations.
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Times
J.A. Adlande
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Orange County Register
Dallas Cowboys
Erik Williams
Michael Irvin
Williams
Irvin
Mark Hurlbert
Fox
Greta van Susteren
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By Bruce Tinsley