Veto shocks mental health bills even as overdose drug access passes
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed two mental health measures sought to extend good Samaritan protections for overdose emergencies and allow four hour ED holds for dangerous patients. Texas Senate Bill 1462 related drug countermeasures became law June 18. Critics urge open debate on veto use and implications for vulnerable Texans.
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Lawmakers contact details for Texas delegation in US Capitol
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Rebel flag clash noted in editor Stephen Chapman's column
Stephen Chapman of the Chicago Tribune writes on the rebel flag issue and its ties to South Carolina, reflecting on regional history and heightened tensions amid ongoing debates.
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Confed flag debate spans history from dorm rooms to South Carolina Capitol
The piece traces evolving views on the Confederate flag from personal memories in New England to its controversial display at the South Carolina Capitol. It notes its origins as a segregation symbol, reactions to civil rights progress, and public figures like Dylann Roof and John McCain. The author argues removal would acknowledge a brutal past.
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Clintons and Second Amendment Critique
Journalist Jacob Sullum, a senior editor at Reason magazine and syndicated columnist, analyzes the Clinton stance on gun rights and the Second Amendment. He argues the administration’s positions reflect a broader political strategy and questions their constitutional interpretations.
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Clinton backs gun control while Arkansas keeps permissive laws
The piece reviews Arkansas gun policy and contrasts it with Bill and Hillary Clinton. It cites Arkansas nondiscretionary carry, permit reciprocity, and open carry debate, then critiques the Clintons’ stance as restrictive and misaligned with the Second Amendment and past party platforms. It notes Clinton remarks on armed self defense and contrasts with constitutional rights.
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