In Our View Hysteria and Energy Policy Debate
The piece argues against an energy bill full of subsidies and pork while criticizing lawmakers for proposing subsidies and mandates. It cites ethanol quotas, wind farm siting, and Kyoto-like caps as examples. It contrasts McCain's stance with Republicans and laments media influence on policy.
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Ken Salazar
Wayne Allard
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Odessa American Freedom Editorial 1988 honors winner Canty
The Odessa American publishes a 1988 Pulitzer Prize edition praising Patrick Canty and honoring editor John Kerr and emeritus Bill Salter. The piece emphasizes the newspaper's mission to inform readers to promote freedom and personal self-control aligned with moral guides and independence.
The Money Game and the Culture War Watch
A critical column railing at political deals favoring corporations and industry. It highlights Cunningham's defense connections, Bush era inaction on climate, offshore drilling, tobacco settlements, and Interior grazing rule changes. It notes funding patterns, scientific manipulation claims, and MTBE liability waivers benefiting GOP lawmakers.
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Court special session may yield school finance plan
Odessa American notes the question for the week on a possible school finance plan emerging from the current special legislative session and asks readers why. It mentions a voting deadline and comments on bus routes, vehicle size, and a note of praise for J W Wilson of Midland who signed with the Minnesota Twins to fund his college.
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