Perry Should Expand Medicaid in Texas
Corpus Christi Caller Times argues that Texas should expand Medicaid to save lives and reduce costs, noting 9000 potential deaths avoided and criticizing Governor Perry for refusing the expansion. It compares Perry to Florida's Rick Scott and Arizona's Jan Brewer, urging pragmatic acceptance of the 9 to 1 federal match and highlighting long-term taxpayer benefits.
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Lawmakers State Officials Contact Details Listed
Rep. Tryon Lewis of Odessa and Sen. Carlos Aresti of San Antonio are listed with district and Austin office addresses, phone and fax numbers, and emails. Offices include Odessa, Austin, and Capitol Station in Texas, with district and senate contact points for Austin.
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Patrick Canty Publisher Laura Dennis Editor
Odessa brief notes name Patrick Canty as publisher and Laura Dennis as editor in a local newspaper item. The short line confirms editorial leadership roles without additional context or events.
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Note
A moral liberty statement urges readers to pursue personal freedom through self control. It frames freedom as a divine gift, not political permission, and anchors it to moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Gov spending critique on sequestration and waste
The piece argues that 2 percent cuts across the board do not truly reduce waste and questions spending priorities. It notes numerous government programs, GAO findings on ineffective efficacy, fraud in Medicare and Medicaid, and shifts in wealth linked to green investments, concluding that some spending is necessary while much is wasteful or corrupt.
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Be Safe Drive Smart Texas traffic safety campaign view
Guest View urges Texas drivers to adopt the Be Safe Drive Smart campaign to reduce preventable motor vehicle deaths. Citing nine expected fatalities daily, the piece highlights buckling up, avoiding distractions, obeying signals, and sober driving, with stats on 2012 Texas crash deaths and Permian Basin figures. John Barton, PE, deputy executive director of TxDOT, advocates safer driving today.
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