Our view on the misnamed Employee Free Choice Act
The piece argues EFCA or card check is a propaganda laden bill aimed at tilting the unionization playing field. It condemns mandatory arbitration as pernicious and notes the bill’s uncertain fate in the Senate with potential Democrat defections and a delayed vote tied to Minnesota's recount.
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Senate
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Arlen Specter
Mary Landrieu
Mark Pryor
Blanche Lincoln
al Franken
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Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact Details
A list of U S representatives and senators with Washington and local offices including Rep Mike ConawaySen John Cornyn and Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and their phone numbers and addresses for Midland Odessa and Washington offices. The contact forms and emails are provided for constituent communication.
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Midland
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Washington, D.C
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
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Editorial conviction frames freedom and moral guides
Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnax frame the newspaper’s mission to inform readers so they can promote and preserve their freedom. The piece asserts alignment with moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment and the Golden Rule as guiding principles.
Obama era memo debate on civil liberties and war powers
The article analyzes Justice Department memos by John Yoo and Robert Delahunty arguing for expanded military powers and warrantless actions post 9/11. It contrasts these views with civil liberties protections, noting how Attorney General Holder’s stance compares with the Obama administration and the ongoing tradeoff between security and liberty.
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Mule Day in Columbia Tennessee Details and Memories
Guest columnist Byron Hart celebrates Columbia Tennessee Mule Day as a long running tradition dating to 1840. He recalls events, personal memories, and the festive atmosphere while noting the town’s mule heritage and a playful jab at Homeland Security funding. The piece ends with the April 2 weekend date and grand marshal Vol coach Phil Fulmer.
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al Gore
Columbia
United States
Winfield
Ala
New York Times
NY Times
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Vol
Phil Fulmer
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Odessa High and Permian softball sweep opening district play
Odessa High and Permian softball teams opened district action with doubleheader sweeps. The Odessa American invites reader opinions on current topics via email for thumbs nominees and reader letters.
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