Dark money veto shields cronyism in Texas politics
The San Antonio Express News reports on Governor Perry's veto of Senate Bill 346, which would require disclosure by nonprofit groups spending over 25,000 annually on political activity. The veto prompts charges of protecting donor secrecy and opposing transparency, with Sen. Kel Seliger criticizing the move as loyalty to dark money.
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Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Texas
Dallas Morning News
Perry
IRS
Rick Perry
Seliger
SAN Antonio Express-News
Lawmakers and federal officials contact details list
A compiled contact directory for U S lawmakers and state officials. Includes Rep Mike Conaway Senator John Cornyn Senator Ted Cruz Rep Tryon Lewis Sen Kel Seliger and Sen Carlos Uresti with office addresses in Washington Austin Odessa and Midland plus phone and fax numbers and emails where provided.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Republican
Midland
Rayburn House
Washington
D.C
Odessa
Eighth St
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Ted Cruz
Dirksen Senate
Cruz
Rep
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th St
Fox
Austin
Capitol Extension
P.O
Tryon.lewis
State
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
E. University
Texas
Senate State
Capitol Station
Let peace begin with me editorial pledge
Publisher Laura Dennis editor Patrick Eae state a dedication to informing readers so they may promote and preserve freedom. They argue freedom comes from self control, aligning with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
When pitchers pick up a bat
Stephen Chapman reports on a surprising trend as pitchers take up the bat, showcasing improved hitting drills and the growing emphasis on offensive versatility in modern baseball.
Designated hitter woes and pitcher batting rants
A rumination on the designated hitter in baseball, arguing pitchers should not bat. It cites injuries to Roy Vogelsong and others, notes NL pitchers hit poorly while AL pitchers fare even worse, and contends the DH distorts play and fairness across leagues.
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San Francisco Giants
Ryan Vogelsong
Giants
Vogelsong
Bob Dylan
Randy Johnson
Boston
Josh Beckett
Chien-Ming Wang
New York Yankees
Minnesota Twins
Tom Kelly
Kelly
Reese Witherspoon
Investigators must be open fair and bipartisan says Lee Hamilton
Guest essay argues that inquiries into Benghazi IRS targeting and AP leaks must be forward looking and constructive. It stresses fact confirmation, credible staff, careful witness selection, and a bipartisan, nonpartisan approach to fix institutional shortcomings for lasting public benefit. Lee Hamilton, former U.S. representative, writes.
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Washington
Benghazi
IRS
Justice Department
Associated Press
Capitol Hill
Executive Branch
Lee Hamilton
Center On Congress
Indiana University
U.S. House of Representatives
Thumbs Up for Graduation Night Work Behind the Scenes
Odessa American voices appreciation for those who organize graduation night noting behind the scenes effort. Readers invited to share opinions on current topics by emailing onletters 0a0a.com and indicating a thumbs nomination.
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Odessa
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