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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2000
Page
4
A collection of editorials from Texas newspapers assembled by the Associated Press. The July 31 2000 edition presents opinions on state issues reflecting editorial perspectives from diverse Texan publications.
A Florida jury issued a 145 billion dollar damage award against cigarette manufacturers, claiming the punitive sum sends a message. The ruling challenges smoker accountability, suggesting courts shield individuals from personal choices about health risks. Experts expect appellate overturn, noting class actions may absolve smokers of responsibility rather than punish industry conduct.
The San Antonio Express-News reports that one in ten Texas children under twelve lacks sufficient food, with 12.9 percent of households having inadequate pantry supplies and 5 percent going hungry. Federal summer lunch funds exist but remain underused due to few sponsors, reaching only 172 of 254 counties.
Readers may submit opinions by writing to Public Forum PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 fax 915 333 7742 or via the Internet at onletters link.freedom.com to send comments to the Odessa American.
The column argues Bush’s choice of Dick Cheney signals not a fresh start but continuity with past administrations. It notes Barbara Boxer’s anti-choice critique and questions liberal framing, while contrasting Cheney’s career with Clinton and Reagan eras. Coulter profiles Cheney and situates him as a polarizing but influential vp candidate.
Gere discusses counterpoints in the Gore abortion debate revealing contradictions in his stance. Russert questions federal funding and a hypothetical murder case while Canady advances a bill to protect a fetus surviving abortion. The column notes Democrats’ rigid responses and the broader pro life legal challenge.
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