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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 2011
Page
4
State Rep. Allan Ritter pushes HJR 138 to place a constitutional amendment before voters about creating a separate fund to finance Texas fifty-year water plans. Analysts urge a steady revenue source, likely a water usage fee, while Ritter also advances HB 3273 to identify supportable funding options.
A list of federal and state officials with contact details for U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison and state figures Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick and Carlos Aresti includes office addresses phones and websites for citizen outreach in Midland Odessa Lubbock and San Antonio with district and capitol offices and email links.
A fragmented OCR note cites the 1988 Pulitzer winner Assia Meric American with a peace message. It emphasizes freedom as divine gift and self control as essential to human potential. The fragment hints at a broader editorial commitment to informing readers and promoting liberty.
Sullum argues against US military actions framed as humanitarian interventions, asserting that such campaigns often resemble entangling wars with unclear aims and costly consequences. He critiques proponents’ justification using moral reasoning and strategic risk.
The piece argues Obama violated constitutional limits by ordering Libya action without congressional authorization, cites UN SC 2011 rationale, contrasts with previous limits and defense budgets, and questions the broader policy of muscular intervention abroad. It recalls Bush Somalia and Iraq debates, urging restraint and focus on US security.
Guest column notes Richard Fisher warns of insolvency as the U.S. deficit climbs from 160.7 billion in 2007 toward 1.645 trillion in 2011. It highlights rising discretionary spending, tax revenue losses, and calls for spending cuts alongside economic recovery.
Odessa American favors the Permian Playhouse for attracting more arts patrons and invites reader opinions on current topics through the letters page.
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