U.N. FAO report calls for biofuel moratorium and policy shift
In Our View lauds FAO’s cautious critique of biofuels and hunger links. It urges governments to pause subsidies for ethanol, remove export bans and tariffs, and cut taxes on farmers while avoiding overreliance on instant aid. Ending U.S. ethanol programs seen as a first step.
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U.N
Food and Agriculture Organization
Rome
Australia
China
India
Congress
FAO
U.S
Whose Iraq is it really and who decides
The piece questions whether Iraqis want continued U S presence and whether Americans should decide for them. It notes Baghdad's rejection of any sovereignty-violating agreement, Sadr followers protests, polls showing Iraqi and Shiite-Sunni opposition, and the call for a national referendum to let Iraqis vote on staying or leaving. It argues a vote could validate or change the U S role and notes November midterm dynamics.
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Iraq
Baghdad
U.S
Moqtada al-Sadr
Washington Post
United States
Saddam Hussein
Sadr
Ayatollah
Ali al-Sistani
al- Qaida
Lawmakers and federal officials listing contacts
A compiled directory of U S representatives and senators from Texas with office addresses in Washington D C and local offices in Midland Odessa San Antonio and Amarillo including Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Ciro Rodriguez and Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison Kel Seliger and Carlos Uresti plus Rep George E Buddy West Tom Craddick and others with phone numbers and mailing addresses.
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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
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
P.O
Carlos Uresti
San Antonio
Let peace begin with me editorial page creed
Freedom Patrick Canty publisher Laura Dennis on Ken Brodnax editorial page editor state the paper’s mission to inform readers to promote and preserve freedom. It asserts freedom is a gift from God not political power, a call for self control aligned with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment and the Golden Rule.
Making less crime pay for everyone by reforming Texas justice
Guest columnist Marc A Levin argues Texas should shift to pay for performance in corrections. He notes rising costs from a growing prison population, high recidivism, and frequent revocations before release. He cites private contracts, probation incentives, and GED and work programs as keys to reducing recidivism and costs.
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Texas
England
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Center For Effective Justice
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Texas Public Policy Foundation
Austin
Odessa College softball star Louisa Stover earns All-American honor
Odessa College player Louisa Stover is named to the NJCAA Division I All-American second team. The announcement highlights her standout season and honors for the college softball program.
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