Tax purveyors turn online as Internet laws loom
Our view warns thousands of revenue hungry agencies shift to the Internet, where new tax and regulatory models could stifle online commerce and innovation. NetChoice cites proposed laws, including a New Jersey bill, as risky, with broader goals of limiting free online activity and increasing compliance burdens. The piece urges readers to monitor NetChoice and support limited government online.
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Congress
NetChoice Coalition
NetChoice
AOL
Yahoo
eBay
Oracle
New Jersey
Iawful
Internet Advocates
Lawmakers and Federal Officials Directory
A directory listing U S Representative Mike Conaway of Midland and Sen John Cornyn and Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison with Washington and local office addresses phone numbers and emails. State officials Tryon Lewis of Odessa and Tom Craddick of Midland are listed with mail boxes Austin addresses and contact details.
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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
Washington, D.C
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison.senate.gov
Tryon Lewis
P.O
Austin TX
Tryon.lewis
State
Tom Craddick
P.C
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Page Note
The piece credits Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnax as editors and proclaims a newspaper mission to inform readers so they can protect and expand their freedom. It asserts freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant from anarchy, endorsing self-control aligned with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Tobacco control bill and free speech concerns
Stephen Chapman argues against the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, criticizing its scope and messaging. He links regulation to overreach, cites First Amendment issues, and questions claims of protecting public health while noting evidence on teen smoking trends and advertising effects. He frames lawmakers as imposing punishment on cigarette makers for uncertain public health gains.
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Learned Hand
Congress
Tobacco Companies
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Sandra Day O'Connor
Federal aid overtakes state revenue in US Today column
James Quintero argues federal aid surpassed sales and income taxes as the top state revenue source in early 2009. He warns higher dependence on federal funds risks sovereignty, distorts spending, and delays recovery unless Congress reduces federal size and lowers taxes. The piece cites the Peterson Foundation estimates and urges policy shift.
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James Quintero
USA Today
Peter G. Peterson
Congress
Washington
Quintero
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Austin
Permian volleyball taps Ruth McWilliams as coach
Odessa American endorses the hire of Ruth McWilliams as the new Permian High School volleyball coach and invites reader feedback on the decision.
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Ruth McWilliams
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