Lawmakers weigh power over sports drug testing reform
Lawmakers led by John McCain push a bill for standardized drug testing and penalties for athletes who test positive for steroids. Sponsors include Republicans Souder and Davis and Democrats Waxman and Cummings. They argue for government role versus private league control, warning against nanny state overreach.
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John McCain
Mark Souder
Indiana
Tom Davis
Virginia
Henry Waxman
California
Elijah Cummings
Maryland
Major League Baseball
Congress
Lawmakers and officials contact list for Texas leaders
A condensed directory lists U S representatives and senators from Texas, plus state officials. It includes contact addresses in Washington and local offices in Odessa and Midland, with offices for Rep Conaway Neugebauer Bonilla Cornyn Hutchison West Craddick Duncan Seliger and Gov Perry.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Washington
D.C
George E. “Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Republican of
Robert Duncan
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Let peace begin with me editorial promotes freedom
The Odessa American editorial page emphasizes self control as the gift of freedom from God not a political grant from anarchy. It asserts that true freedom comes when man can govern himself and what he produces to reach his fullest potential, urging readers to promote and preserve liberty.
Chapman Syndicated Columnist Sells Books, Seeks Larger Audience
Stephen Chapman, a syndicated columnist, markets his recent book and expands distribution to reach a broader readership. He emphasizes clear, direct commentary and aims to engage more readers by partnering with additional newspapers and online outlets.
Embryonic stem cell research debate raises moral clash
Bush opposed destroying embryos for research while Congress backed funding for embryos created and discarded in clinics. Proponents promise cures for paralysis and diabetes, but opponents argue research kills human life. The author links to Trey Jones and questions future costs of therapeutic cloning and policy shifts.
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Bush
Trey Jones
Trey
House of Representatives
Washington
Capitol Hill
Jo Ann Emerson
R-Mo
David Shaywitz
Harvard University
Tiens
Washington Post
House
Tom DeLay
Texas
Odessa ECISD board must focus on education priorities
Roy Threet criticizes Odessa ECISD for low TAKS scores and morale. He argues reassigning principals won't fix deep issues and calls for a commitment to quality education, stressing funding for reading, hiring retired teachers, and clear priorities over curriculum battles. Becky Smith’s Bible course objection is framed as a misaligned priority.
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ECISD
Ratliff
Odessa
Becky Smith
Becky
Public forum on ECISD scores and asbestos relief urged
Buddie Harlan, past state commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Houston, urges public involvement over ECISD academic decline and tax concerns. He notes rising Medicare costs and aging veterans facing asbestos illness, praising the FAIR Act to ensure fair compensation and urging senators not to miss this chance.
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Capitol Hill
Judiciary Committee
Buddi Harlan
Veterans OF Foreign Wars
Houston
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DeLay
John Paul
Mike Peters
Roy Threet
City of
Andrews
Freedom.com
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