Homeland security funding needs a full review
Our view says the Chertoff led push for risk based reform signals the right direction for the Homeland Security Department yet its creation invites scrutiny. Congress and states should likewise reexamine how funds are allocated and whether grants truly target the threat, vulnerability and consequence matrix.
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Homeland Security
Michael Chertoff
Department
Congress
Chertoff
Washington
Tom Ridge
Lawmakers and officials contact chart for Texas lawmakers
U S Rep Mike Conaway and colleagues list Midland and Lubbock offices with addresses in Washington and Texas. Members include Randy Neugebauer Henry Bonilla John Cornyn Kay Hutchison plus state reps West Craddick and senators Duncan Seliger and Perry.
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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
Rayburn
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E. “Buddy” West
Odessa
Austin
P.O. Box
Tom Craddick
Republican of
P.O
Robert Duncan
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Odessa American Editorial Philosophy Statement
The newspaper declares its dedication to informing readers so they can promote and preserve freedom and inspire others to see its blessings. It asserts that true freedom begins when individuals control themselves and what they produce, and it emphasizes consistency with this principle.
Texas pols ethics and DeLay critique in old school terms
A reflective critique of Texas politicians noting a long tradition of pragmatic deals over sanctimony. The piece attacks Tom DeLay for ethical lapses, moneyed influence, and aggressive partisan tactics, contrasting them with a more collegial past and urging removal.
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John Wesley Hardin
Texas
Woodrow Wilson Bean
Tom DeLay
Bill Hobby
Bob Bullock
Pete Laney
Jesus
Texas Pols
Celebrations For Children, Inc
DeLay
Tom
Corrections Corporation of America
CCA
Texas Lego
DeLay Foundation For Kids
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Washington
London
St. Andrews
House
Ethics Committee
House of Representatives
Fred Wertheimer
D.C
The
Houston Chronicle
Odessa American invites reader letters on current topics
The Odessa American invites both positive and negative comments on current topics via email to onletters link freedom.com and asks readers to indicate a thumbs nomination. The notice encourages community engagement and provides a channel for civic input.
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