Capitol safety push favors metal detectors at entrances
In the Texas Capitol debate, DPS backs metal detectors and X ray scans for visitors at north and south entrances, while east and west doors would be for staff. Gov. Perry opposes, citing armed civilians. The recommendation includes bike patrols and bomb sniffing dogs, with action requested by January. A special committee meeting looms as lawmakers weigh security upgrades.
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Tyler man’s 35 year sentence for marijuana possession shocks Dallas readers
The Dallas Morning News critiques Henry Walter Wooten’s 35 year term for 4.6 ounces of marijuana in Tyler. It notes sentencing was influenced by prior 1980s convictions and proximity to a daycare, argues the punishment is excessive for a nonviolent offense, and urges drug-treatment over mass imprisonment while highlighting costs to taxpayers.
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Dallas Morning News
Let peace begin with me inspires freedom ideals
Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnax win the 1988 Pulitzer Prize in Odessa Aster American. The piece echoes a newspaper pledge to inform readers to promote personal freedom, self-control, and moral guidance aligned with the Coveting Commandment and the Golden Rule.
A Non Arrogant Foreign Policy? Charen on Obama
The column argues President Obama has shown arrogance in foreign policy, citing strained ties with Britain and France, aid to Honduras, and critical stance toward Israel. It alleges his handling of Jerusalem housing, UN rebuke, and pressure on Netanyahu reveals a biased view of the conflict. It laments U S openness to Tehran, Syria, and PA media while excoriating Israel.
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Weighing in on the Catholic wars
Susan Estrich, the Robert Kingsley Professor of Law and Political Science at USC Law Center, weighs in on the Catholic debates. Find out more about her perspective and influence on the issue.
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Catholic nuns and bishops clash over Obamacare funding
The piece argues the nuns support the president’s health reform because it bars federal funds for abortion, while the bishops oppose it, contending the Senate bill could fund abortion indirectly. It notes Hyde Amendment references and argues both bills prohibit federal abortion funding, with political motives behind the bishops’ stance.
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Odessa Jackalopes win Governor's Cup in season finale
A reader cheers the Odessa Jackalopes for clinching the Governor's Cup and invites opinions on current topics via email, noting a thumbs nomination process.
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