Call for tighter plant rules after deadly West explosion
Texas editor argues regulators failed to watch the West Fertilizer Co plant where 270 tons of ammonium nitrate and 54,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia were found. Gov. Perry opposes more state oversight, while the piece urges coordinated regulation to prevent future disasters and protect nearby residents.
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West
West Fertilizer Co
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
West Fertilizer
Texas Department of State Health Services
Rick Perry
Perry
Environmental Protection Agency
Texas
Texas lawmakers list district offices and contact details
Rep Tryon Lewis of Odessa and Sen Kel Seliger of Amarillo publish district office addresses in Odessa Midland and Austin with phone and fax numbers. Offices include Odessa 119 West 4th Suite 206 and 4840 E University Suite 205, Midland 6 Desta Drive Suite 3360, Austin Capitol Extension rooms E2.318 and 1.606, P.O. Boxes and emails.
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Rep
Tryon Lewis
Odessa
West 4Th St
Austin
Capitol Extension
P.O
Tryon.lewis
House
State
Kel Seliger
Republican
Amarillo
E. University
Midland
Desta Drive
P.D. Box
Texas
Senate
Let Peace Begin With Me by Laura Ennis Editor
An editorial tribute notes Laura Ennis, 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner, and presents a belief statement on freedom, self-control, and moral guides. It emphasizes freedom as a divine gift and the need for personal responsibility aligned with moral laws.
GUEST VI Celebrations raise teen driving dangers
Teens face higher crash risk during graduation season Fourth of July and summer due to celebration and new freedoms. A SADD Liberty Mutual study shows 23 percent of teens admit driving under influence with alcohol marijuana or drugs. Parental talk on safe driving is urged along with school programs and contracts to curb risky behavior.
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SADD
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Dave Melton
Global Safety
Penny Wells
Liberty Mutual
Stephen Gray Wallace
Center For Adolescent Research and Education
CARE
Susquehanna University
Education Foundation grants aid ECISD teachers in Odessa
The Odessa American notes positive support for the Education Foundation as it distributes grants to ECISD teachers, highlighting community praise for funding classroom projects and urging readers to send opinions on current topics via email.
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Education Foundation
Guests view unchained on medical certification debate
Dr Alieta Eck argues against Maintenance of Certification as imposed by ABMS and its 24 boards. She describes antitrust concerns, excessive testing, and burdens on physicians, urging regulators to free doctors and keep patient care central. She notes MOC costs and time strain and cites her work with Zarephath Health Center.
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American Board of Medical Specialties
ABMS
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
AAPS
Trenton
N.J
American Board of Internal Medicine
ABIM
Bob Wachter
MOC
Wachter
Alieta Eck, MD
Zarephath Health Center
Christian Care Medi- Share
Eck
Eck- Mds
Aol
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