Letters to the Editor on Trump Credibility and Tweets
Carlton Sanderson argues his past support for Trump shifted after March 4 tweets accusing Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower. He condemns the lack of evidence, leadership flaws, and pervasive leaks, urging credibility and truth in the presidency.
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Questions on Welfare Eligibility and Work Requirements
An elderly reader questions who decides welfare and food stamp eligibility and whether follow ups occur. She argues benefits should go only to those unable to work, favors employer or private insurance, and urges a national survey of recipients amid concerns about funding and government programs.
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Lawmakers Federal Officials Contact Details Revealed
A compiled list provides contact addresses phone numbers and emails for U S representatives and senators including Mike Conaway John Cornyn Ted Cruz and Bill Hurd along with Randy Neugebauer and offices in Midland Odessa Helotes and Lubbock in Texas amid federal outreach notes.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
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Odessa
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Hart Senate
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William Hurd
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Local officials rail against SB2 in Texas property tax relief debate
The Texas Senate Finance Committee heard a contentious session on SB2, with city and county officials warning that capping revenue growth to 4 percent would wreck public safety and trigger deep cuts to core services. They argued local control justifies higher levies, while Bettencourt's reform faces staunch opposition from the opposition and watchdogs. The panel approved SB2 9-5 late Tuesday, with Sen. Kel Seliger opposing along with four Democrats. Kenric Ward reports for Watchdog.org.
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Kel Seliger
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Carlos Aresti
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National Popular Vote Interstate Compact aims to equalize votes
The piece argues the Electoral College skews representation and promotes the NPVIC to make every vote count by pledging electors to the national popular winner. It notes Texas HB 496 to join, and credits Elaine Wiant and Dan Eckam as advocates.
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Ina Minjarez
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