Lawmakers chase symbols while neglecting real Texas issues
The piece blasts Texas lawmakers for grandstanding on cheerleader routines and designating pan de campo as the state bread, arguing such measures waste time better spent on major problems. It notes Rep. Al Edwards seeks a narrow funding penalty for districts with provocative routines, while Rep. Ryan Guillen pushes for a state bread label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Houston
Waco
Permian Basin
Texas Panhandle
National Cheerleaders Association
Ryan Guillen
Rio Grande City
Pan de Campo
Texas
Guillen
Mission State
Kino Flores
Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact Directory
A directory listing U S representatives and senators from Texas and their Washington and local offices. It includes Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Henry Bonilla John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison Buddy West Tom Craddick Robert Duncan Kel Seliger and Governor Rick Perry with office addresses in Midland Lubbock Odessa Amarillo Austin and surrounding areas.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
Desta Drive
Texas
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Washington
D.C
Henry Bonilla
San Antonio
Rayburn
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E. “Buddy” West
Odessa
P.O. Box
Austin
Tom Craddick
Robert Duncan
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Message
The Odessa American endorses freedom as self-control granted by God rather than a political gift from anarchy. The piece asserts that true liberty comes from individuals governing themselves and aligning with foundational moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Lawmakers intervene in Schiavo case sparks constitutional clash
The Schindlers accuse Congress of overstepping state and judicial boundaries with a last resort law. They argue the act undermines final court decisions while offering little hope, as experts condemn the measure for compromising federalism and due process.
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Robert
Mary Schindler
Terri Schiavo
Congress
Schiavo
Michael
Schindlers
Florida
University of Texas Law
Douglas Laycock
Court of Appeals
Washington
Douglas Kmiec
Pepperdine University
Harvard
Charles Fried
Michael Schiavo
Nonsensical prompt about end of life and political noise
Fragmentary statement references John Trever and wishes regarding life support. It includes bizarre conditions about a persistent political state and signals from cable TV, with unclear references to court rulings, videotape and public opinion polls. The passage lacks coherent factual content.
Lawsuit crisis myth argues premiums rise beyond tort system
The column argues that medical malpractice premiums have surged in Texas and elsewhere without a tort crisis. It cites state claims data from 1988 to 2002, notes not all cost increases stem from torts, and criticizes federal reform proposals as overbroad. It defends jury verdicts, class actions, and safety-driven outcomes. White is an Odessa attorney.
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Bush
Texas
America
Texas Department of Insurance
Idaho
U.S
Mike Simpson
C.L
Butch” Otter
Congress
New York
McDonald’s
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Arlen Specter
Rpa
US Justice Department
White
Odessa
Thumbs to Capitol Aggregates and James Bros for paving road
The Odessa American invites reader input on current topics and praises Capitol Aggregates and James Bros for paving the Teen Challenge of the Permian Basin road. Send ideas for positive or negative comments via the onletters link at freedom.com and note a thumbs nomination.
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Capitol Aggregates
James Bros
Odessa
Freedom.com
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Robert E. White
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