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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 2017

Page

4

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.

Trump Flynn Russia Obama Carlton Sanderson

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.

U.S Mike Conaway Midland Cannon House Washington, D.C Fox W. Eighth St Odessa Desta Drive Conaway House.gov John Cornyn Hart Senate Washington D.C Cornyn Senate Ted Cruz Dirksen Senate Cruz.senate William Hurd Helotes Hurd House Randy Neugebauer Lubbock Randy.house

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.

Texas Senate Finance Committee Texas Association of Counties Paul Bettencourt Donna Campbell Bettencourt Greg Abbott Kel Seliger Odessa Royce West Kirk Watson Carlos Aresti Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa Kenric Ward Texas Bureau of Watchdog.org Kward Watchdog Org Kenricward

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.

U.S. House Texas California District of Columbia NPVIC Texas House Ina Minjarez Celia Israel Kennedy Nixon Alabama Harry F. Byrd Jfk Elaine Wiant League of Women Voters of Texas Dan Eckam Common Ground

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Jeremy L. Halbreich J AIM Media Texas LLC William R Rick” Starks Patrick Canty Laura Dennis LAPD William] McManus Texas Munici League Kevin Sierl Walote Auer BY Elaine Wiant and
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