Credit Card Reform Law Aimed to Protect Consumers
The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 gained House and Senate approval and was signed by President Obama. It targets deceptive fee practices, bans retroactive rate hikes, requires clear terms, and extends protections for under 21s while ensuring fair billing and payment timelines.
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UNT President Bataille resigns amid opaque Texas funding clash
The Dallas Morning News reports Gretchen Bataille, the first woman UNT president, resigned after a frame of internal management changes. Chancellor Lee Jackson cites an agreement refunding Bataille 723000 for the remainder of her contract plus 150000 for education research and 139000 yearly teaching if she stays on the UNT faculty. The paper notes Texas taxpayers fund much of UNT and demands clearer explanation as the state pushes for Tier One universities.
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University of Texas At Arlington
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Let Peace Begin With Me Prisoner of War Motto
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize winning Odessa American fragment proclaims in a civic minded tone that peace starts with individual self control and freedom gifted by God. The note emphasizes personal responsibility, freedom as a divine gift, and the need to promote liberty.
Charen Mona Charen Attorney and Reagan White House Speechwriter
Mona Charen, an attorney and syndicated columnist, previously served as a speech writer in the Reagan White House. Her career spans legal practice, public commentary, and national-level political communication.
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Mitch Daniels Faces 2012 Run Amid Hoosier Record
Mitch Daniels, Indiana governor, rises on the 2012 short list after steering Indiana from an $800 million deficit to a $1.3 billion surplus without tax hikes. He pursued major tax cuts, attracted manufacturing investment, expanded welfare and education funding, and is noted for thoughtful speeches, no negative ads, and a low key approach.
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Summit on health care proves boring and hollow
The Washington Times reflects on the February 2010 health care summit, calling the event unengaging as both parties posture. It argues Democrats and Republicans seek to appear reasonable while avoiding real dialogue, questioning the purpose of the gathering and the prospects for a bipartisan bill.
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Odessa donor backs Boys and Girls Club learning center
Hermine Hemphill donates 40000 to the Boys and Girls Club for a learning center as the Odessa American invites reader opinions on topics. The paper welcomes thumbs nominations via email and notes the stance reflects its opinion unless stated otherwise.
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Odessa
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