Deal politics swirl as health care vote looms this week
In Our View argues that House Democrats must pass the Senate reform, with negotiators weighing multi state sweeteners like the Cornhusker Kickback and Louisiana Purchase. White House signals mixed on keeping some deals, while ad campaigns press undecided districts as the battle over a European style welfare state intensifies.
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Lawmakers and officials contact list in Texas region
A dense roster lists federal and state representatives and senators with office addresses in Midland Odessa Lubbock San Antonio and Amarillo. It provides phone numbers email links and mailing addresses for U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Ciro Rodriguez and senators Cornyn Hutchison as well as state figures Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick Kel Seliger and Carlos Uresti.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Washington, D.C
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Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio
Rayburn House
Rodriguez
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
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Tryon Lewis
P.O
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Tom Craddick
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Carlos Uresti
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Motto
A historical message appears as a dedication page style editorial asserting freedom as self control and a God given gift, aligning with moral guides. Names listed include Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnax, with a note on the newspaper’s purpose to inform readers and promote liberty.
Insurers run wild under Obama health reform plan
Jacob Sullum argues that Obama’s approach to tame insurers would, in his view, actually aid them. He cites mandates and subsidies as ways to expand customers and profits, while critics warn these measures curb consumer choice, raise costs, and entrench insurer solvency at taxpayers’ expense.
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Happiness Within: A Quiet Path to Contentment
Charena Chandler reflects on happiness as contentment over thrill seeking. She recalls a disciplined, orderly outlook shaped by a lifetime of serving as teacher, librarian, and author. Chandler cites quotes from Lincoln and Wharton, notes the value of routine like bed making, and concludes happiness may hinge on calm daily purpose. Chandler lives in Dryden.
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Shoshana Alexander
James Baraz
Ariel Gore
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Edith Wharton
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Dryden
Odessa High Boys Soccer Reaches Playoffs
The Odessa American praises the Odessa High boys soccer team for advancing to the playoffs and invites reader opinions on current topics via email, signaling ongoing community engagement and support for local sports.
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