Gas prices prompt debate on budgets and planning
Our view argues higher gasoline costs pressure Americans to cut driving and adopt efficient cars while market forces could boost exploration and alternative energy. It critiques environmentalists and planners pushing for walkable urbanism, urging to balance growth with consumer choice.
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James Howard Kunstler
Dallas Morning News
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Cnn.com
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Texas lawmakers contact list from Midland Odessa area
A compiled directory of federal legislators and offices across Texas including U S Representatives Mike Conaway Jom Craddick and Ciro Rodriguez, Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison and Kel Seliger with their Washington and district addresses, phone numbers, and office locations in Midland Odessa San Antonio and Austin.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio
Rayburn House
George E
Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin
Jom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
P.O
Carlos Uresti
Let peace begin with me editorial pledge
The editorial page proclaims freedom as a divine gift and self control. It emphasizes personal responsibility as essential to reach one’s full potential and aligns freedom with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
New York calorie labeling laws face scrutiny amid obesity debate
The piece argues calorie disclosures in New York City and potential state laws aim to curb obesity but questions their effectiveness. It notes much information is already accessible, costs to restaurants, and that consumer behavior often ignores labels. It cites studies finding limited impact on choices and warns menu rules may mainly help diners tune out.
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New York City
New York
California
New York City Health Department
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Food and Drug Administration
Lester Crawford
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Electricity competition is right for Texas column
Ron Kirk and Don Nickles argue for competitive electricity markets in Texas. They note rising energy costs, cite Texas wind capacity near 9,500 MW, and claim consumer choice, investment, and emissions benefits from market restructuring. They advocate policy support for continued competition and note COMPETE co chairmen.
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Texas
Ron Kirk
Don Nickles
Texans
California
U.S
Kirk
Dallas
Nickles
U.S. Senate
Cochairmen
Compete
Washington D.C
Wide range of summer camps in Permian Basin praised
Readers celebrate diverse summer camps for Permian Basin youngsters and invite ideas on current topics. Send opinions via the letters link at freedom.com and indicate a thumbs nomination.
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Permian Basin
Freedom.com
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