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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1998
Page
4
A compilation of editorials from Texas newspapers provided by the Associated Press offers readers a cross section of regional opinion on state politics economy and social issues reflecting diverse editorial voices from Houston Dallas Dallas Morning News and other outlets.
The proposal to relax paroling rules for older and ill inmates with aggravated offenses faces strong opposition. Texans favor lengthy terms and stricter parole, citing victims’ demands for safety. Prison capacity and costs are raised, with lawmakers like Sen. John Whitmire pushing for continued hard sentences.
House members back a bill to deploy troops on the U S Mexico border amid debate over the 1997 Bedford shooting of Esequiel Hernandez Jr. by a Marine. Critics say militarizing the border risks more tragedies and question the policy’s effectiveness. Rep. Lamar Smith seeks hearings as others push stalls. San Antonio Express-News
Mona Charen argues the Senate Commerce Committee tobacco legislation is a pretext for a major federal expansion. She criticizes its tax increases, creation of new federal boards, and skewed focus on teen smoking while noting the regressive impact on low income adults and potential ineffectiveness.
Feder critiques a Democratic fundraising letter by James Carville accusing the party of slandering Christian voters. The column labels Carville and allies as hostile to Christian concerns, warns of a religious right hold on GOP power, and argues overreach in calls to vilify religious conservatives.
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