Sunshine Week urges open government and public safety
The editorial argues government secrecy harms taxpayers and national security. It cites Blanton and the 9/11 report, notes past cover ups in Wichita BTK cases, and contrasts openness with the Unabomber case. It warns excessive secrecy wastes money and risks public safety.
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Washington, D.C
Thomas S. Blanton
National Security Archive
U.S. House Committee On Government Reform
Blanton
Congressional Committee
Pentagon
CIA
White House
Capitol
Wichita
Kan
BTK
Wichita Eagle
Hurst Laviana
Los Angeles Times
Lawmakers and officials contact list for Texas
A compiled directory of federal and state lawmakers and officials with office addresses in Texas including U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Henry Bonilla John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison and state officials Buddy West Tom Craddick Robert Duncan Kel Seliger Gov Rick Perry with street addresses in Midland Lubbock Odessa Amarillo Austin and Washington D C for public inquiries.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
Desta Drive
Texas
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Washington
D.C
Henry Bonilla
San Antonio
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E. “Buddy” West
Odessa
P.O. Box
Austin
Tom Craddick
Robert Duncan
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Odessa Editorial and Staff Reorganization
Odessa reports changes in leadership with Ken Brodnat as editor, Bill Salter as editorial writer, and Welisher named emeritus. The notices indicate a shift in the newspaper’s governance and long-time staff roles.
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Bill Salter
Welisher Emeritus
Let Peace Begin With Me Motto Speech Propels Freedom
The newspaper asserts its mission to inform readers so they can preserve freedom and inspire others. It frames freedom as self control and a divine gift, not a political grant, aligning with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
McCain’s reform crusade viewed through Keating Five lens
The piece critiques John McCain’s campaign finance reform stance, arguing his ethics record tied to the Keating Five scandal, noting regulator pressure, financial ties to donors, and his Reform Institute. It asserts appearances matter and claims reform efforts double as incumbent protection and self preservation in Washington.
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Sen
John McCain
Rariz
Senate Ethics Committee
Arizona
Charles Keating
McCain
Keating
Lincoln Savings and Loan Association
S&L’s
Bahamas
Keating Five
Senate Commerce Committee
Paxson Communications
At&t
Reform Institute
New York Times
Congress
Washington
Letter critiques education policy and parental responsibility in Texas
Carolyn L Wilkerson argues against zero tolerance and state funded early education, urging focus on family responsibility. She cites officials like Speaker Tom Craddick and UT Health Center’s Susan Landry, while criticizing policies that treat children as economic assets and endorsing harsher punishment for young drinkers.
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Texas House
Tom Craddick
Susan Landry
State Center For
University of Texas Health Service Center
China
Opinion on newspaper sales tax faces Texas lawmakers
The American notes that taxing newspapers would create more trouble and cost than revenue, inviting both positive and negative comments on current topics. Readers are encouraged to email a link and indicate a 'thumbs' nomination at freedom.com.
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Texas
Odessa
Freedom.com
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BSS
Odessa, TX
Ken Brodnat
Patrick Canty
John Kprr
Esamerican
Gary Brookins
Carolyn L Wilkerson
Vonps
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