In Our View Storms Unleash FEMA Fraud Fallout
The column argues FEMA squandered disaster relief funds after Katrina and Rita. GAO cites up to 1.4 billion in fraudulent payments, including hotel stays for non rented housing and inmates’ addresses. It urges abolishing FEMA and shifting relief to states and charities, warning future budgets may rise anyway.
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Government Accountability Office
Congress
FEMA
Hawaii
Hooters
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Lawmakers and federal officials contact list for Texas
Illinois not involved. U S Rep Mike Conaway Midland address and phones. U S Rep Randy Neugebauer Lubbock address. U S Rep Henry Bonilla San Antonio office. U S Sen John Cornyn and U S Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison in Washington offices with numbers. State officials Buddy West Midland Odessa, Tom Craddick Midland, Robert Duncan Lubbock, Kel Seliger Amarillo Midland offices with Austin boxes.
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Midland
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Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E. “Buddy” West
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Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
American Freedom Editorials and Dedication Note
The piece declares the newspaper’s mission to inform readers so they may promote and preserve freedom. It argues freedom comes from self control, not political power, and should align with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Random thoughts on the passing scene by Thomas Sowell
A collection of Sowell's reflections critiquing impatience with minor demands, social biases, and political correctness. He mocks stuttering anecdotes, consumer vanity, universal rights, tax preparation, and foreign policy stances while urging realism and personal responsibility.
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FBI
Public Forum Calls Out Adoption Abuse And Gay Rights Backlash
A reader condemns adoption agencies for profit and alleged child takings, urges legal reforms to protect children, and links church funding to non profit status. The letter attacks homosexual marriage, youth morality, and political complicity, warning of judgment and societal decay.
Odessa Juneteenth celebration praised by local community
A public note expresses thanks to all who contributed to Odessa’s Juneteenth celebration and invites readers to share ideas on current topics via a letters page submission at freedom.com.
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