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.
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Midland
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John Cornyn
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gary Gaines
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