Texas View: State's unfinished business
The Texas Legislature, while restoring public education funds and moving toward less testing, will likely be remembered for unfinished work. Water funding died amid partisan maneuvering, Medicaid expansion faces opposition, and gun measures fail to address real needs. A special session may hinge on budget and tax relief, with water and Medicaid as priorities.
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Rick Perry
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Texas lawmakers state office contacts for Tryon Lewis Seliger and Aresti
A listing of district and Austin office addresses phone numbers and faxes for Rep Tryon Lewis Sen Kel Seliger and Sen Carlos Aresti. Addresses include Odessa Midland Amarillo and San Antonio offices with emails and Capitol Extension details.
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Kel Seliger
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Odessa AME addresses peace with Canty pledge
The 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner selection highlights Odessa AME and Patrick Canty with Laura Nennis as publisher and editor. The paper states a mission to inform readers to promote freedom and moral self control in line with sacred guides and the Declaration of Independence.
Stay out of Syria CHAPMAN STEPHEN writes for the Chicago Tribune
Stephen Chapman argues against U.S. military involvement in Syria, contending that intervention risks entanglement and should be avoided. He warns of unintended consequences and calls for restraint in U.S. foreign policy.
U S debated Syria role as hawks push intervention
The piece argues against U S military action in Syria despite calls from McCain and Graham. It notes dangers of air power, risks of civilian casualties, and potential chemical weapons spread. It cites Dempsey on air defense and Pape on drone limits, warning of wider conflicts and radical gains.
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Martin Dempsey
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University of Chicago
Robert Pape
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Michael Desch
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University of Notre Dame
New York Times
Odessa College Golf Team Competes in NJCAA Nationals
Odessa College prepares for the NJCAA Golf National Championship with the OC team aiming for strong finish. The Odessa American reports on the event and the team’s prospects as they represent the college on a national stage.
Online sales taxes: fairness and the Marketplace Fairness Act
Opinion on online sales tax fairness and the Marketplace Fairness Act. Notes how current rules exempt remote vendors from collecting taxes, boosts to brick and mortar retailers, and the burden of 9,000 jurisdictions. Proposes origin-based sourcing as a simpler, fairer alternative, urging congressional consideration.
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Veronique de Rugy
Adam Thierer
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