Open debate on releasing bin Laden death photos
The piece weighs the principle of public openness against practicality in the Obama administration decision to withhold bin Laden death photos. It recalls autopsy photo debates from 2001, notes taxpayers funded the actions, and argues history shows such images rarely resolve controversy or quell conspiracy theories.
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Texas lawmakers and federal officials contact list
A compact directory lists U S representatives and senators with office locations in Washington and Texas, including Conaway in Midland Odessa and other members such as Neugebauer Canseco Cornyn Hutchison and state officials Lewis Craddick Seliger Uresti. It notes office addresses phone numbers and available email links.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Washington, D.C
Randy.house
Francisco ‘Quico’ R. Canseco
San Antonio
Longworth Hob
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Senate
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th Street
Austin
P.O
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State
Tom Craddick
Republican
Capitol
Tinyurl.com
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
E. University
Senate State
Carlos Uresti
P.O. Box
Senate.state
Let peace begin with me says Nobel motto in 1988
A brief statement echoes the Pulitzer Prize moment of 1988 while reaffirming freedom and self control as essential gifts from God. The piece emphasizes that true liberty comes from personal discipline aligning with moral guides and foundational documents.
Obama Breaks His Promise On Medical Marijuana Policy
The piece argues that federal threats and DEA raids under Obama contradict campaign pledges to respect state medical marijuana laws. It cites letters from U S attorneys, the Ogden memo, and contrasts Bush and Obama eras, noting dispensaries face shutdowns while patients struggle to obtain treatment. It highlights ASA figures on raids and questions policy consistency and patient access.
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Jenny Durkan
Michael Ormsby
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Washington
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Montana
Rhode Island
Vermont
Justice Department
Obama
District of Columbia
Drug Enforcement Administration
Oregon
Mail Tribune
White House
David Ogden
Seanad
DEA
George W. Bush
Americans For Safe Access
ASA
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Ofice
Tracy Schmaler
Hermes
True Finns surge in Finland election sparks bailout backlash
The True Finns rise to 39 seats in Finland’s parliament in the April 2011 vote, challenging the bailout consensus. Leader Timo Soini argues for allowing Greece Portugal and Ireland to default, linking bank debt to citizen hardship and urging Finland to resist funding bailouts. The result unsettles EU unanimity on Portugal’s 78 billion euro package and raises doubts over private investor sharing of losses.
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Iceland
Finland
True Finn Party
National Coalition
Social Democrats
True Finns
Timo Soini
Greece
Portugal
Ireland
European Union
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UK Telegraph
Japan
Brussels
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U.S
Salvation Army praised for community outreach in Odessa
The Odessa American endorses Salvation Army efforts this week and invites reader reaction with thumbs up or down. The piece notes community impact and welcomes varied opinions on current topics.
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