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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 2009

Page

3

Bizarre czars emerge across Obama power growth

The piece argues that both parties have expanded presidential power beyond constitutional limits, creating undemocratic “czars” and unchecked authority. It cites Bush era warrantless actions and Obama’s continuance of expansive powers, warning this concentration endangers a free republic and invites public complacency.

Lawmakers and federal offices contact details listed

A compact directory lists U S Rep Mike Conaway of Midland and Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison with Washington and local office addresses phone lines and contact emails for constituent outreach standards.

Mike Conaway Midland Cannon John Cornyn Hart Senate Washington, D.C Cornyn Senate U.S Kay Bailey Hutchison Russell Senate Hutchison

Let peace begin with me editorial creed

Dennis editor Ken Brodnax writes an editorial asserting that peace starts with individual self control, viewing freedom as a divine gift rather than a political grant. He links liberty to moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence, urging readers to promote and preserve freedom.

Same sex marriage, democracy, and California law

In California the same sex marriage debate pits court rulings against voter will as Prop 8 bans appear to challenge a constitutional amendment. The piece argues that the battle is over naming rights not equality, notes the shift in public opinion from 39 to 48 percent, and urges persuading voters as legitimate path than overriding the people through courts. It cites Justice Kennard and Chief Justice George on amendment procedures and stresses treating voters as allies who hold political power.

Congress U.S George W. Bush Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel Barack Obama Bush Guantanamo Robert Byrd D-Wva Obama Secretary of Health and Human Services White House Byrd Richard Nixon Tom Ridge Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security California State Supreme Court Supreme Court San Francisco Jerry Brown Joyce Kennard Kennard Ronald George

Franchise tax debate in Texas targets margin tax reforms

Guest columnist Talmadge Heflin argues the revised franchise tax yields high revenue with limited offsetting property tax relief. He notes firms with over 300000 in revenue pay taxes even without profits, outlines proposed exemptions and constitutional changes, and urges spending restraint to curb future tax rises.

Talmadge Heflin Texas Texas Taxpayers and Research Association

Community thumbs up for Gary Gaines and readers’ comments

The message invites readers to send positive or negative opinions on current topics about Gary Gaines, the former Permian head football coach, by emailing onletters oapa com and noting a thumbs nomination.

Gary Gaines Oapa

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