Reagan on money raises questions over value and legacy
A North Carolina congressman proposes adding Ronald Reagan to the $50 bill replacing Ulysses S. Grant. The piece notes the complex process to redesign currency, involving the Federal Reserve, Treasury, and Secret Service, and weighs whether Reagan’s face could affect currency value while highlighting his advocacy for smaller government.
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Lawmakers Federal Officials Contact Directory Summary
A compiled contact list for federal and state representatives serving Midland Odessa and surrounding areas. Includes U S Rep Mike Conaway U S Sen John Cornyn U S Sen Kay Hutchison and state figures Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick and Kel Seliger with office addresses phone numbers and email links for outreach and constituent services.
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Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
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Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bakey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison.senate.gov
Tryon Lewis
P.O
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State
Tom Craddick
P.O. Box
Austin
Craddick
Sen
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
Senate.state
Peace Theme Echoes in 1988 Pulitzer Winner Poem
The piece by Brodnavx titled Let peace begin with me promotes individual freedom and self-control as essential to progress. It frames freedom as a gift from God rather than political permission, aligning with moral guides like the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Second Amendment issues JACOB SULLUM
Jacob Sullum a senior editor for Reason magazine and a syndicated columnist discusses the evolving debates around the Second Amendment and gun policy. He analyzes legal precedents, public safety concerns, and political dynamics shaping firearms rights and regulation.
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Sullum
Reason Magazine
Supreme Court likely to extend Second Amendment rights nationwide
The piece argues the court will likely rule the Second Amendment applies to states and cities, overturning Chicago and DC style bans. It notes permit regimes in 41 states and cites Palmer of the Cato Institute, who recalls a self defense incident, while critics warn of chaos if public gun carrying is allowed. The article discusses the home defense need and possible limits on bans in sensitive places.
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No gravy for southern belles column ponders gravy health
Guest columnist Charlena Chandler riffs on cream gravy as a southern staple and health concern. She recalls Iraan cafeteria scenes, notes rising obesity, and quips about diet, exercise, and cultural habits while praising First Lady Michelle Obama’s anti obesity campaign.
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Mason- Dixon Line
UTPB swimmer Larradet makes DII nationals history
The Odessa American notes Joseph Larradet of University of Texas Permian Basin becomes the first swimmer from his school to qualify for the NCAA Division II national meet. Readers may send letters with opinions on current topics.
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Joseph Larradet
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