Perry travel funds raise concerns over transparency and influence
San Antonio Express-News reports that corporate donors limited from governor campaigns fund Perry trips via TexasOne, a state-connected nonprofit. Several lavish journeys include a Shanghai tour costing over half a million, and trips to the U S Grand Prix, California, Italy, and the U S Open. Without legislative oversight, critics warn local sales tax dollars are diverted for state use and question motives in boosting Perry’s political career.
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San Antonio
Lawmakers and federal officials contact list
A compiled directory of U S representatives and senators with Midland Odessa and Amarillo offices. It lists Rep Mike Conaway Rep Pete Gallego Sen Ted Cruz Rep Tryon Lewis Sen Kel Seliger and Sen Carlos Aresti along with office addresses phones and emails for outreach and constituent services.
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Midland
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Washington
D.C
Odessa
Eighth St
Desta Drive
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House
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Cannon House
Washington, D.C
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Dirksen Senate
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Senate
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th St
Austin
Capitol Extension
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Amarillo
University
Texas
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Carlos Aresti
San Antonio
Capitol Station
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Let Peace Begin With Me Prompts Publisher Dedication
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize note from Patrick Canty publisher Laura Dennis editor asserts journalism's role in empowering readers to safeguard freedom. It proclaims freedom as divine self control, aligning with the Coveting Commandment, Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence, urging moral consistency.
Sequestration debate analyzed by Susan Estrich
Susan Estrich describes the sequestration fight in Washington in terms of political blame games and public opinion. She argues the long term cost is to democratic norms and the value of politics, warning the fight may be delayed but the harm to governance remains.
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UK Independents surge foreshadows Tory setback in UK vote
Bill Wilson argues the Eastleigh by election shock signals broader discontent with established parties. He warns GOP alignment with elites risks fracturing core voters, citing UK Independence Party gains, Obama era tax debates, and Medicaid expansions under Obamacare as parallels.
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Margaret Thatcher
Norman Tebbit
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Permian sprinter Garrett Woodall opens season undefeated in 200
The Odessa American salutes Permian athlete Garrett Woodall for an undefeated start in the 200 meter season. Readers may send letters offering praise or criticism to oapa.com with thumbs nomination noted.
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