Supreme Court allows habeas challenges for Guantanamo detainees
The Boumediene v Bush ruling holds detainees at Guantanamo Bay can seek habeas corpus reviews in U.S. federal courts. Justice Kennedy writes the decision upholds the Constitution's rule of law, dismissing invalid congressional limits and emphasizing due process even in extraordinary times.
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Lawmakers contact details and offices listed for Texas reps
A compact directory lists U S Representative Mike Conaway from Midland and Ciro Rodriguez from San Antonio, along with U S Senator John Cornyn and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. It provides Washington D C and local office addresses and phone numbers for each official.
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Midland
Cannon House
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Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio
Rayburn House
Odessa Pat Canty Publisher Ken Brodnax Editorial Page Editor
Odessas Patrick Canty serves as publisher with Ken Brodnax as editorial page editor. The note highlights leadership roles at the newspaper.
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Patrick Canty
Ken Brodnax
Let peace begin with me in a free society
A civic statement asserts freedom as self-control and moral guidance, linking personal liberty to God's gift and enduring moral principles. It emphasizes that true freedom comes from self-mastery aligned with the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Guantanamo and the limits of power
Stephien Chapman argues for cautious executive power in wartime, noting the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling limiting detention without review and urging Congress and the president to respect constitutional safeguards. He warns that unchecked authority risks eroding liberty and invites judicial intervention to maintain limits on government.
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Missouri
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America
Tim Russert remembered as a model journalist and shareable values
Guest columnist Charlena Chandler recalls her Sunday rituals and Tim Russert’s memorial, praising his fairness, humility, and dedication to decency. She notes Russert’s impact on journalism and urges all reporters to emulate his high standards, citing his commencement speech in Boston and his enduring example. Chandler lives in Dryden.
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West Texas Wish Office Sends 8-Year-Old to Disney World
A reader notes the West Texas Regional Office of Make A Wish arranged a Disney World trip for 8 year old Nicholas Nading. The letter invites public comment on topics including thumbs nominations via email.
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Make- A-Wish
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