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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 2008
Page
3
Budget Shifts as Food Costs Rise 80 20
The question asks if households have adjusted budgets due to higher food prices, presenting two proportions 80 percent and 20 percent as potential shares. It asks for a yes or no stance on personal budgeting changes in response to rising food costs.
Our View Biting into pricey food costs and daily bread
The piece argues rising wheat and fuel costs push up staple prices, affecting groceries and meals. It notes higher wages and gas prices raise distribution costs, squeezing fixed incomes. Consumers face a cycle of higher costs, prompting diet adjustments and thrift.
Texas lawmakers contact list for Midland Odessa area
A compiled directory of federal and state officials with office addresses in Midland Odessa and beyond. Includes U S representatives Conaway and Rodriguez, U S senators Cornyn Hutchison, and state officials West Craddick Seliger Uresti with local and Austin mailing addresses and phone numbers.
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Mike Conaway
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Cannon House
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W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio
Rayburn
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George E
Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
P.O
Carlos Uresti
Freedom and Truths in Editorial Pledge from Ken Brodnax
The 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner editorial page editor Ken Brodnax champions a print mission to inform readers so they can defend liberty and political rights. He likens self control to moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Food costs and budget shifts amid rising rents
The author notes high food costs and taxes squeezing fixed incomes, asks if people still eat out, and explains shifting to basics like fresh produce, nuts, lean meats, and local honey from a beekeeper. They report removing sodas chips and candy and shopping at a farmers market to cope with spiraling prices and higher rents tied to police salaries.
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