Congress Acts Callous to Kids Over DC Scholarship Program
The piece criticizes Congress for obstructing the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, which offers up to 7500 to poor minority students to attend private schools. It notes high per pupil spending, safety concerns, and strong parent support, while warning that reauthorization hurdles threaten 1800 students and framing lawmakers as prioritizing elders over children.
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Congress
House
Senate
D.C
Deborah Parker
Sidwell Friends School
Michelle Obama
Federal lawmakers contact details for Conaway Cornyn Hutchison
A concise listing of contact addresses phones and websites for U S Representative Mike Conaway of Midland Texas and U S Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison including district offices in Odessa and Midland and their Washington D C offices with web contact links for each official
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison.senate.gov
Patrick Canty Publisher Lal Ken Brodnax Editorial Page Editor
Patrick Canty serves as publisher for ODES while Lal Ken Brodnax holds the role of editorial page editor. The page outlines leadership and responsibilities within the newspaper, highlighting editorial direction and governance.
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Ken Brodnax
Let Peace Begin With Me Moral Creed Letter
A concise statement asserts the newspaper’s mission to inform readers so they can foster freedom and self control. It frames freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant, aligning it with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
I miss Bill Clinton as Democrats may grow to miss him
Stephen Chapman argues Barack Obama pursues a vast expansion of government, contrasting with Bill Clinton’s centrist record. He warns that Obama’s budget could raise spending, deficits, and per household costs, risking a return to unfocused big government while Clinton’s restraint showed Democrats can govern prudently.
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Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Washington
Obama
Republican Congress
George W. Bush
Brian Riedl
Conservative Heritage Foundation
Hillary Clinton
Lyndon Johnson
LBJ
Johnson
Richard Nixon
GOP
Ronald Reagan
Local bridal shop readers urge support for community stores
A letter from Kelly Weaver of University Bridals & Formals in Odessa defends independent brick and mortar retailers against online shopping, arguing local businesses sustain jobs, taxes, and community programs. She urges readers to prioritize local shops despite tougher economic times and online options.
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Kelly Weaver University Bridals & Formals Odessa
Kind strangers help ECISD teachers on stranded roadside
Loretta Gonzales thanks three men named Stephen Nohe and Gerardo who stopped on the road to assist two ECISD teachers, quickly helping them resume travel and reach work on time, restoring faith in humanity.
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ECISD
Stephen
Nohe
Gerardo
Humane Society Volunteers Earn Thumbs Up Across Efforts
Local Humane Society receives positive recognition for volunteer work. Readers are invited to send thoughts on current topics, with thumbs nominations via email indicating approval or critique.
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