Happy Dyer's death closes long Odessa legacy
Odessa mourns the passing of Happy Dyer at 96, a founder of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and the Permian Basin International Oil Show. A charter member of the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang, he shaped civic life since 1930 and inspired younger generations with leadership, humility, and a forward-looking spirit for the community.
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Lawmakers and federal officials contact list
Local and state officials contact details include U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer and Henry Bonilla in Washington offices. U S Sen John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison. Texas state reps West Craddick and Duncan. Sen Robert Duncan and Kel Seliger. Gov Rick Perry. Addresses in Midland Odessa Lubbock Amarillo Austin and Washington.
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Freedom and self rule in a 1988 Pulitzer tribute
A dedication page proclaims liberty as a personal duty and divine gift. It emphasizes self-control, moral guides, and the belief that freedom empowers individuals to reach their full potential.
National Conference of State Legislatures Overview
Learn more about the National Conference of State Legislatures by visiting www ncsl org for information on its mission, members, policy research, and advocacy work across state legislatures. The site provides resources, guidance, and updates on legislative nutrition, governance, and related public policy topics.
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The Odd Couple of Federalism Reorders American Politics
A long piece argues that conservatives and liberals have swapped positions on federalism. It notes conservatives defend expansive federal schooling programs while liberals praise state power, highlighting No Child Left Behind and the 10th Amendment debate. It also observes shifts on same sex marriage and defense of state sovereignty in a reversed political landscape.
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Bush’s Medicare mismatch and the unfunded future
Michael F. Cannon argues that while President Bush pursues personal Social Security accounts, Medicare looms larger as an unfunded burden. He notes Medicare promises exceed funding by trillions, with drug benefits raising costs and critics pressing for reform ahead of 2006 implementation. Cannon, at the Cato Institute, labels the approach schizophrenic yet urges accountability.
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Thumbs to Roy Williams for Head Start support
Odessa American praises football star Roy Williams for championing Head Start, a program that aided him as a child. Readers can send thumbs nominations by emailing onletters link freedom.com and stating the nomination.
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