Should we spend stimulus money and the seed of hope
The piece questions using stimulus cash for quick boosts, noting February tax rebates and April delays, while Americans shift toward frugality. It argues for minimal government meddling, stressing individuals’ right to keep money and weigh spending against prices and housing pains. The piece critiques the expectation that rebates would spur hiring and growth.
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Ture
Congress
Associated Press- America
IRS
Washington
Politician contact list for Texas lawmakers and officials
A compiled directory of federal and state representatives and senators with office addresses in Washington D.C. and Texas. It includes U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Ciro Rodriguez and Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison, along with Texas state reps George West Tom Craddick Kel Seliger and Sen Carlos Uresti. Listings give office locations and phone numbers.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Republican
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Washington, D.C
George E
Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
P.D. Box
Carlos Uresti
San Antonio
Let peace begin with me editorial statement
The piece asserts freedom as a self-control gift from God not a political grant. It links freedom to personal responsibility, moral guidance from the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence, urging readers to promote and preserve freedom.
DNA databases expand as crime fighting tool grows
Stephen Chapman argues the U S plan to expand the federal DNA database to include arrestees and foreigners will add over 10 million samples yearly. He says the broader system aids solving crimes, while civil libertarians warn of privacy risks and potential misuses.
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Horley
England
Mark Dixie
Britain
U.S
Chester Turner
Los Angeles
Federal Bank
David Kaye
Arizona State University
American Civil Liberties Union
Entrepreneur of the Year honors for Trina Moralez at La Margarita
Elena Castillo and family of Odessa commend Trina Moralez for winning Entrepreneur of the Year. They praise La Margarita’s food, staff, and cleanliness and note their friendship with Martin Chavez who helped name the restaurant. They wish continued success.
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Trina Moralez
Mrs. Moralez
la Margarita
Martin Chavez
Community letter argues for retaining Career Center roles
Odessa readers respond to concerns about student preparation and school policies. A contributor urges keeping the Career Center with a longtime Permian educator to maintain hands on finance and customer service training. Also an Odessa High grandmother protests inconsistent dress and piercing rules, calling for fair enforcement across students.
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David Boutin
Boutin
Permian
Odessa High
OHS
Mayor's Prayer Luncheon Seeks Reader Feedback
Thumbs up to the Mayor's Prayer Luncheon invites public input on current topics. Readers may submit positive or negative comments by emailing onletters at freedom.com and noting a thumbs nomination.
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