Abbott proposal would make police killings a hate crime
The Texas governor backs a Police Protection Act to extend hate-crime penalties to crimes against officers. Critics say the move is symbolic and unlikely to deter killers, noting capital penalties already apply and open-carry concerns persist. The Houston Chronicle urges focusing on real protections for officers rather than symbolic labeling.
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Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact List
A compiled directory of U S representatives and senators with Washington and local office addresses, phone numbers, and email links for Mike Conaway John Cornyn Ted Cruz William Hurd Randy Neugebauer and other Texas lawmakers including Midland Odessa and Lubbock offices.
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Hart Senate
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Dirksen
Cruz
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Helotes
Hurd
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Lubbock
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GOP foreign policy fault lines at Cleveland convention
The piece contrasts Republican views of strong leadership with Donald Trump’s statements. It notes doubts about NATO commitments, Asia policy, and Russia while highlighting Trump’s diverging stance from traditional GOP security orthodoxy and contrasting Hillary Clinton's perceived steadiness. The article argues Trump unsettles allies and emboldens enemies.
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