Iran protests raise hope for civil society and reform
The mass demonstrations in Tehran show Iranians demanding votes be counted and dignity respected while the regime faces pressure. U S President Obama avoids taking sides, urging restraint and respect for the will of the people amidst questions of vote fraud and potential regime change.
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Lawmakers and federal officials contact list summary
A compiled directory of U S and state officials with office addresses in Washington D C and Texas. Included are U S Representatives Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer and Ciro Rodriguez as well as Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison and state leaders Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick Kel Seliger and Carlos Uresti with their offices phone numbers mailing addresses and official emails.
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Midland
Cannon House
Washington
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Fox
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Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
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Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Randy
Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio
Rayburn House
Rodriguez.house
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Autchison
Tryon Lewis
P.O
Austin
Tryon.lewis
State
Tom Craddick
Peace and Freedom Editorial Principles Stated
The Pulitzer Prize 1988 editorial page asserts freedom as self-control guided by moral principles. It emphasizes that peace starts with individuals, frames freedom as a divine gift, and ties it to moral rules including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Covering their butts Sullum profile note
Jacob Sullum, senior editor for Reason magazine and a syndicated columnist, is profiled as a longtime critic of government overreach and media narratives. The piece outlines his career, viewpoints on civil liberties, and influence in public discourse.
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Reason Magazine
FDA Regulation Provisions in Tobacco Control Act Spark Debate
The act authorizes FDA oversight of tobacco products but prohibits consumer directed statements that imply FDA regulation ensures safety. It raises fears that reduced nicotine and flavor bans may backfire by encouraging compensatory smoking and mislead about product safety. Philip Morris backs limits on ads yet questions safety assurances and market impact.
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Look to California for our future
Ron Hart argues that California’s high taxes and liberal policies foreshadow the Obama era, contrasting it with Texas’ zero income tax. He criticizes Arnold Schwarzenegger’s governance, cites California’s budget woes and tax pushes, and jokes about national policies, Hollywood influence, and libertarian remedies.
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Jeffrey Katzenberg
Carrot Top
Kathy Griffin
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Viagra
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Aol.com
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Shawn Bell Named ECISD Fine Arts Director
Odessa American opines positive on Shawn Bell's appointment as ECISD fine arts director and invites reader comments, noting the paper welcomes both views via email for a letters page nomination.
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