Tim Cole Posthumous Pardon Highlights Texas Justice Flaws
Timothy Cole, wrongfully imprisoned for rape, died in custody in 1999 after a long sentence. DNA exonerates another man. Gov Perry grants Texas’ first posthumous pardon. Innocence issues spur Tim Cole Advisory Panel recommendations for 2011 reforms.
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Rick Perry
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Lone Star State
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Dhouston
Tim Cole
Jeff Wentworth
San Antonio
Texas Justice System
Call for strict rules after school sexual misconduct probe
A Dallas Morning News investigation into 20 sexual allegation cases against Dallas school district teachers from 2005 to 2009 highlights loopholes in handling improper relationships with students. It urges TEA action, legislative tightening, and district reforms for permanent records and zero tolerance to prevent repeat incidents.
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Dallas Morning News
Dallas
Texas Education Agency
DISD
Texas
Let peace begin with me bold proclamation
The Odessa American presents its stance on liberty and self rule, asserting freedom as a divine gift and personal responsibility. The piece links freedom to moral guides and the Declaration of Independence, urging readers to pursue self-control and ethical conduct.
Pelosi health reform bill sparks debate over costs and quotas
The piece criticizes the health reform bill, arguing it costs more than projected and imposes racial and ethnic quotas in medical education. It cites Pelosi quotes, Rasmussen polls, and past Medicare costs to claim government programs overrun budgets and promote social engineering through data on race and ethnicity.
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Congress
Pelosi
Rasmussen
Ceed
House
Ways and Means Committee
Allan Favish
The
American Thinker
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Medical
Obama
Estrich profile notes USC law scholar role
Robert Kingsley Professor of Law and Political Science Estrich teaches at the University of Southern California Law Center. Her position highlights a dual focus on law and political science within the USC faculty.
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Estrich
Robert Kingsley
The
University of Southern California Law Center
Axelrod and Emanuel Reflect on White House Pressure
A year ago David Axelrod and Rahm Emanuel were hailed as brilliant political minds guiding Obama to victory. The piece notes Axelrod's strategy in primaries and the stimulus push Emanuel led, while judging the high stakes and harsh criticism both face for seeking bold action in government and politics.
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Rahm Emanuel
Axelrod
Obama
Hillary Clinton
John Edwards
John McCain
Emanuel
White House
Thumbs Up to Spring Break Plans for Students
Community groups coordinate spring break activities to keep students engaged and safe during time off from classes. Organizers highlight educational and recreational options, encouraging parental involvement and school partnership to provide structured experiences.
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