Shield law push gains momentum in Congress
ASNE fact sheet argues federal shield law to protect reporters from compelled source disclosure. Pence led House effort. presidential candidates endorse. bill would require judicial review before revealing sources in national security cases, amid Bush opposition. Critics worry about chilling effect on press.
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Mike Pence
R-Ind
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Pence
House
Senate
ASNE
Executive Branch
John Cornyn
Texas
Cornyn
Military Should Not Lower Standards Amid Iraq Strain
Army and Marine Corps waivers for felons and misdemeanors rose sharply as the Iraq conflict continued. Critics warn the tactic risks degrading force quality, while officials argue careful scrutiny and juvenile factors mitigate harm. Experts say the trend could undermine readiness and long-term effectiveness.
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Marine Corps
Marines
Army
George Casey
U.S
Henry Waxman
D-Calif
Waxman
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Center For Naval Analyses
Christine Wormuth
Center For Strategic and International Studies
Washington Post
Texas
United States
Let peace begin with me editorial pledge
The Odessa American editorial page stresses freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant from anarchy. It advocates self control aligned with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
College costs and campus culture clash fuel rebellion
The piece laments high college costs and intrusive campus climates while recounting incidents at Colorado College and Indiana University Purdue Indianapolis. It highlights satire on feminist topics, university policy overreaction to offensive speech, and a professor's defamation suit amid debates on free speech and affirmative action. The author advocates supporting FIRE and seeks suggestions.
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Colorado College
Colorado Springs
FGS
Michael Edmonds
Foundation For Individual Rights In
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
America
Keith John Sampson
Notre Dame
Fighting Irish
Sampson
Lillian Charleston
AAC
Richard Peltz
University of Arkansas
Peltz
The
Onion
Rosa Parks
Black Law Students Association
How John McCain will lose this election
Columnist Susan Estrich argues McCain’s health history makes him uninsurable on the individual market and questions his proposed GAP plan. She critiques reliance on state partnerships, notes personal insurance struggles, and predicts doubts about the candidate’s health care approach affecting voters.
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John McCain
America
Rev. Wright
McCains
Johnmccain
HMO
McCain
Thumbs Up for Fiesta West Texas Event
Odessa American invites reader opinions on current topics with a positive note about Fiesta West Texas and its performers. Send on letters to onletters link.freedom.com and indicate a thumbs nomination.
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