DNA testing access disputed in Osborne v. DA case
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling, held that Osborne lacks a postconviction right to access state evidence for DNA testing. Courts should defer to legislatures for rules on access while acknowledging DNA testing’s value. the majority left standards to state processes and noted Osborne’s earlier decision not to seek a more advanced test.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Alaska
William Osborne
U.S
Roberts
Lawmakers listed for Texas districts and offices
A directory listing state and federal representatives and their contact details. Including U S Rep Mike Conaway Odessa Midland and Abilene offices, U S Senators John Cornyn Kay Hutchison, Tryon Lewis and Tom Craddick with addresses phone numbers and emails.
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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
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison.senate.gov
Tryon Lewis
P.O
Austin
Tryon.lewis
State
Tom Craddick
Let peace begin with me editorial page pledge
The piece, by editor Ken Brodnax, proclaims freedom as a divine gift and self control as the core. It argues that true liberty enables personal development and aligns with moral guides like the Covetine Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Why adultery is political death by own action
Analysis argues that adultery ends political careers due to perceived dishonesty and betrayal of public trust. It cites Clinton and Sanford as contrasting examples, notes evolving morals, and asserts voters demand integrity from leaders beyond policy. It concludes fidelity signals reliability in public duties.
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Mark Sanford
South Carolina
Franklin Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
John Kennedy
Gary Hart
Bill Clinton
Rudy Giuliani
Alex Rodriguez
Jason Giambi
Sanford
Monica Lewinsky
Clinton
George W. Bush
White House
Gallup
Barney Frank
John Edwards
SAFE Internet Act could aid child online safety
Guest columnist Bob Kessinger argues for the SAFE Internet Act to fund Internet safety education and training with $175 million over five years. He cites the Broadband Data Improvement Act and urges grants to state education agencies and nonprofits to educate parents and teachers about online risks and cyber predators.
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George W. Bush
Robert Menendez
DNJ
Eli
Gible
Congress
Kessinger
Odessa American invites letters on Firecracker Fandango opinions
The Odessa American invites readers to send positive or negative comments on current topics and to email onletters oapa com indicating a thumbs nomination for Firecracker Fandango coverage.
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