Bush shown affable but not persuasive in news conference
Our view notes President Bush appeared affable and in command yet the performance felt like political theater. The piece argues his Social Security push lacks broad support for personal accounts, with critics wary of entitlement guarantees and tax funding by future Congresses. Potential for real impact remains uncertain.
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Bush
John Bolton
United Nations
Texas lawmakers contact list for state and federal officials
A compiled directory of Washington and Austin offices for U S representatives senators and state officials from Texas. It lists names titles and office addresses in Washington Odessa Midland Lubbock San Antonio Amarillo Austin with phone numbers and mailing addresses.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E. “Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Republican of
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Let peace begin with me editorial on freedom
In this 1988 editorial in the Odessa Santa nn newspaper, editor Ken Brodnax proclaims that freedom is self control and a divine gift. He argues freedom should align with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence to promote and preserve liberty.
Germans Seen Through Pope Benedict Lens in U S Media
The article surveys American and British reactions to Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger becoming pope Benedict XVI. It notes past Nazi-era rumors, shifting attitudes toward Germans, poll data showing favorable views, and hopes the papacy may soften Germany's image while portraying Benedict as gentle and approachable.
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Germany
Britain
Joseph Ratzinger
Hitler Youth
Papa Ratzi
Rottweiler
Panzer
Hitler
Atlantic
New York Times
Maureen Dowd
Ratzinger
Dennis Miller
Los Angeles Times
Benedict XVI
Vee
United States
Karol Wojtyla
Europe
Gallup
U.S
Iraq
Gerhard Schrader
France
Bavaria
Bermuda
Washington Post-Abc News
John
Paul II
Hoover Institution
Thomas Sowell
America
Benedict
Trial Balloon Public Forum Prompted County Manager Debate
A reader argues that a county manager is a ploy to return Tom Pace to Ector County government. The letter calls for commissioner oversight of departments as an alternative to a manager and criticizes the perceived motive and the level of commissioners' pay. The piece questions plans involving Don Bonifay Pace Graff and Bryant and asserts commissioners should manage county business themselves.
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Ector County
Don Bonifay
Tom Pace
Pace
Bonifay
Annex
Barbara Graff
Bob Bryant
In defense of Rottweilers letter to the editor prompts clash
A reader rebuts John Kerr's April 24 dog column arguing blanket claims about Rottweilers and pit bulls are wrong. They cite personal experience with a well behaved Rottweiler, warn against generalizing, and urge Kerr to interview owners and vets to understand breed temperaments.
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John Kerr
Kerr
Angels Vet Clinic
Missy
Thumbs praise for Red Cross response to apartment fire
The Odessa American invites reader feedback on current topics with thumbs nominations for positive or negative comments. Send ideas via the onletters link freedom.com and note a thumbs nomination. Local fire victims receive swift aid from the Red Cross chapter.
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Red Cross
Freedom.com
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