Texans Call for Overhaul of Constitution and Tax System
An Austin American-Statesman opinion urges reform of Texas governance noting the 1876 constitution’s 456 amendments and a “rickety” tax system. It cites past proposals by Senator Ratliff and Representative Jonell and warns public distrust hinders solutions.
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Texas
U.S
Bill Ratliff
Mr. Pleasant
Rob Jonell
D-San Angelo
Ratliff
Senate
Steve Ogden
Ogden
Local option transit funding debated in final Texas legislature
San Antonio area faces a $19 billion transportation shortfall over two decades amid stalled local option measures. Rep. Mike Villarreal backed local taxes for roads while Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer opposed. Perry may call a special session to tackle transportation funding and reform TDOT.
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San Antonio
Mike Villarreal
D-San Antonio
Bexar County
Trey Martinez Fischer
Texas Department of Transportation
Rick Perry
Perry
SAN Antonio Express
Freedom Declares Value Of Self Control In Publicated Motto
The editorial page asserts freedom as a divine gift and moral self-control. It stresses that true liberty comes from personal restraint aligning with moral guides, including the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Are we scaremongers in health care debate
The piece cites New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof criticizing scaremongers in the health care debate and defends liberal views on infant mortality standards, cancer survival rates, and variations in national health policies. It argues against delegitimizing opponents and notes European shifts toward market approaches.
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New York Times
Nicholas Kristof
Barack Obama
John Kerry
Swift Boat
Canada
Kristof
U.S
America
Utah
Washington
Lancet Oncology
Betsy McCaughey
New York
Lancet
Europe
British Health Service
Commonwealth Fund
Australia
New Zealand
From Reagan to Obama The politics of government size
Opinion piece tracing shifts from Reagan era to Obama era, noting the rise of big government as a policy theme and the role of centrism in Clinton victories. It argues timing and leadership matter in presidential politics and comments on GM bankruptcy outcomes. Also invites reader feedback on current topics.
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Barack Obama
Beacon of Free Enterprise
Bill Clinton
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
U.S
Canada
Reagan
Obama
Walter Mondale
Mondale
Michael Dukakis
Dukakis
Mario Cuomo
Nixon
Bush
Senate Democrats
Carter
John McCain
Odessa
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University of Southern California ‘Law Center
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