In Our View Health care costs and government roles
The piece argues that expanding government in health care to cut costs is chutzpah, citing Obama’s overhaul push and CEA data. It notes rising per person health spending since 1975, driven by third party payment, new tech, and malpractice, and questions feasibility of financing via taxes or mandates. It warns reforms may not lower costs.
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American Medical Association
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Federal and state officials contact list for Odessa Midland area
A compiled contact guide lists U S Representatives and Senators from Texas and federal officials with Midland and Odessa offices for Mike Conaway John Cornyn Kay Hutchison Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick Kel Seliger. It provides addresses phone numbers and emails for district offices in Odessa Midland and Austin along with Washington contacts.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison.senate.gov
Tryon Lewis
P.O
Austin
Tryon.lewis
State
Tom Craddick
Austin TX
Craddick
Sen
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
P.O. Box
Senate.state
Character of Nations depth shown by Sowell
Thomas Sowell, senior Hoover Institution fellow at Stanford, writes on nations’ character. The syndicated piece discusses depth of national traits and social issues, reflecting Sowell's analytical perspective on economics, culture, and policy.
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Sowell
Hoover Institution
Stanford Uiversity
Amnist
The Character of Nations reviewed by Angelo Codevilla
A critique of national character and how culture shapes policy and outcomes. The second edition argues that different behaviors yield distinct economic and social consequences, urging learning from others' mistakes rather than imitation. It warns that concentrating power and softening social bonds threaten American life.
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Codevilla
America
Women health care reform should cover lifelong needs
Wendy Chavkin argues for integrating reproductive care with ongoing health across a woman's life. She cites Harlem infant deaths, high maternal mortality, racial disparities, and gaps in contraception and insurance as reasons to link prenatal care with postnatal and general medical follow-up. She urges universal, affordable, continuous care and cites endorsements from public health leaders.
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Harlem
New York City
Health Department
U.S
Wendy Chavkin
Columbia
Mailman School of Public Health
Thumbs Up for Fireworks Season Cut by Dry Conditions
Odessa American notes Truckload Fireworks owner Jim Harris shortened his selling season due to dry weather. The paper invites reader opinions via email on whether the move deserves support or criticism and welcomes thumbs nominations.
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Jim Harris
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