Texas Views on Immigration Reform Demand Balanced Plan
The SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS argues that immigration reform requires both enforcement and a path to citizenship. It criticizes Bush for prioritizing border security and employer checks while neglecting backlog relief for potential citizens. The piece urges a broader legislative effort to curb illegal immigration and address economic realities.
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Plan to give dropouts multiple pathways risks voucher issues
Texas educators debate a state plan to offer dropout diplomas via traditional and alternative settings. If private or parochial schools receive public money, it could resemble a voucher. TEA must issue regulations by summer, detailing how funds reach service providers and ensuring diploma standards align with public school exams.
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Odessa newspaper honors 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner
The Odessa American Freedom honors Patrick Canty publisher Laura Dennis editor Ken Brodnax editorial page editor with the motto Let peace begin with me. It proclaims freedom as self control and a gift from God aligned with moral guides.
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Obama and Wright debate masks of sincerity in politics
Charen argues Obama cannot be boxed by labels and that his soft stance on Wright hides deeper race and unity questions. She notes Wright's incendiary sermons and Obama's church choice, contrasting past education reform rhetoric with present racial reconciliation claims.
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Do We Need to Know That Much About Patterson Affair
Susan Estrich notes the Patterson affair coverage and its political impact. She argues the public craves sensational detail but warns against overexposure, urging grownup restraint and focus on state issues rather than personal missteps.
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Thunderous applause for Odessan Diane Cherry and Sgt Clayton Cherry
The Odessa American praises Diane Cherry and her son Sergeant Clayton Cherry for their work with the Wounded Warrior Bag program. Readers are invited to share opinions on current topics via email, offering both praise and critique.
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