House Cuts Saudi Aid in Foreign Aid Bill
The House approved a 21.3 billion foreign aid package, 2.4 billion below the White House request, funding shifts to domestic needs. Saudi Arabia aid was stripped amid anger over militant funding and intolerance. An Egypt aid cut failed while Nour’s five year prison sentence drew concern about democratic reform in Cairo.
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BRAC sites eyed for refineries or new energy uses
BRAC driven base closures threaten local economies as troops depart and service sectors thin. A House bill proposes converting closed bases into oil refineries, while others urge repurposing for alternative fuels. Dyess AFB uses wind power and a waste to energy plant, and Fort Bliss land hosts a large desalination project in El Paso.
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Odessa Editorial Page Leaders Named for Pulitzer Prize Year
Laura Dennis is listed as winner with editors Ken Brodnax and Bill Salter on the editorial page notices, recognizing Mayo era staff and publisher emeritus status. The item marks notable nominations and honors within the Odessa publication.
Let peace begin with me in American freedom prose
The piece promotes individual liberty as a divine gift tied to self control and moral guidance. It argues freedom comes from within, not from political power, aligning with the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Spamalot and Democrats in Iraq War Debate Musings
Syndicated columnist Charen notes Democrats in the House signed a 2002 Joint Resolution to authorize force against Iraq citing WMD and terrorism links. The piece argues many later urged withdrawal while warning of destabilizing global reactions and Muslim nationalist backlash.
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Molly Ivins Austin author Time magazine writer
Mike Peters quotes Ivins as an Austin based author who writes for Time magazine. The note directs readers to a Chicago suburban site for more on the subject and a link ending with a questionable file path.
Republican scandals pile up with Hastert land deal fallout
A broad critique catalogs alleged corruption in Speaker Denny Hastert's land deals near Chicago, Jerry Lewis’s lobbying ties, and the Abramoff connection. It cites taxpayer funds, ear marks, and a 5.5 mile Prairie Parkway project tied to Hastert, plus other GOP ethics concerns and DHS ties.
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First Methodist youth aid Gulf Coast in hurricane relief
Odessa American invites public input on topics with suggestions for positive and negative comments. A recent report notes the senior high group from First Methodist Church undertook a 10 day Gulf Coast relief trip. Readers may email ideas to the provided letters link.
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