Our View: War Reach Extends To Permian Basin
Odessa American readers weigh how the Iraq conflict impacts West Texas. Local ties run deep with amid frontline stakes for Gulf War observances, oil flow concerns, and possible energy-site targets. Community voices urge prudent response and support for service members from Midland and surrounding cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian Basin
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Middle East
Saddam
West Texas
New Mexico
George W. Bush
Tommy Franks
Midland
Odessa
Lawmakers and Officials Contact Addresses Listed
The text lists U S representatives and senators from Texas with their Washington D C office addresses and state offices in Austin and local cities. Names include Combest Bonilla Cornyn Hutchison West Craddick Duncan and Bivins with respective Odessa Midland Lubbock San Antonio Amarillo and Odessa locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Larry Combest
Lubbock
Longworth House
Washington
D.C
E. 42Nd St
Odessa
Henry Bonilla
San Antonio
John Cornyn
Russell Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Washington, D.C
George E
Buddy" West
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Midland
Sen
Robert Duncan
E. Eighth St
Teel Bivins
Amarillo
Debate over partial birth abortion ban tests states rights
Jacob Sullum argues that the partial birth abortion ban is a political maneuver, not a moral advancement. He notes it targets a rare D&X procedure, questions its constitutional scope, and asserts Congress lacks power to regulate medical practice while urging state level debate. He profiles Sen. Brownback and advocates.
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Sam Brownback
Brownback
Bush
House
Alan Guttmacher Institute
Kate Michelman
Abortion and
Congress
Supreme Court
Sullum
Reason Magazine
Airlines seek nine billion bailout amid industry crisis storm
Stephen Chapman argues airlines face dire finances amid Eastern downturns and post 9/11 fallout. He warns federal rescue would create addiction to subsidies, noting past aid and burdens on travelers. Southwest remains profitable due to low costs and fleet efficiency, offering a model for others.
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Washington
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Iraq
Joe Brancatelli
United
US Airways
American
Air Transport Association
Brookings Institution
Clifford Winston
Southwest Airlines
Southwest
Andrea Gail
Chapman
The
Chicago Tribune
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Freedom
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Bill Salter
Joan Kerr
Ken BrRopnax
Nadama
Kirtunes
Jacob Sullum
Stephen Chapman
Illmore
By Bruce Tinsley
Estersee
Maen
Spelling America
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