Our View on Extending Capital Gains Tax Break Through 2010
The editorial argues the 15 percent long term capital gains and dividend tax rate extension to 2010 is a political choice. It contends tax cuts raise revenue by stimulating activity, criticize deficit spending, and urge spending cuts to truly reduce government size while noting the public benefits of letting taxpayers keep more of their earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Senate
House
Bush
Congress
Germany
Lawmakers and officials contact details listed
A directory-style item lists federal and state lawmakers and their office addresses in Texas. Names include Congressman Mike Conaway, Randy Neugebauer, Henry Bonilla, Senators Cornyn and Hutchison, along with state officials Buddy West, Tom Craddick, Robert Duncan, Kel Seliger and Governor Rick Perry with their Austin and district mailing addresses.
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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
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Odessa Editorial Page Names and Staff Changes
In the Odessa Freedom Patrick Canty Publ lists John Kerr as editor and Ken Brodnax as editorial page editor while Bill Saltef is published emeritus. The note assigns page roles to the editors and indicates continued leadership of the editorial section.
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Ken Brodnax
Bill Saltef
Let Peace Begin With Me Manifesto Statement
A civic broadside proclaims freedom as a divine gift and self-control as the path to human perfection. It argues liberty arises from individual discipline, not political favors, urging readers to promote and safeguard freedom.
Clinton soda deal unlikely to curb student obesity
Sullum argues the beverage agreement among Coca Cola PepsiCo and others will not meaningfully reduce calories in schools or student weight. He notes diet drinks remain available to older students while elementary and middle school choices stay high in calories and questions the deal's voluntary nature and real impact.
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Chelsea
Bill
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
Food and Drug Administration
American Dietetic Association
Michael Jacobson
Center For Science In the Public Interest
CSPI
New York Times
Jacobson
Coca-Cola
PepsiCo
Cadbury Schweppes
John Sicher
Beverage Digest
Associated Press
Pediatrics
Bill Clinton
Odessa college and UTPB explore a shared future
A public forum discusses a potential Odessa College and UTPB partnership to keep students in Odessa. A longstanding Dollars for Scholars program matches $84,000 to each institution, inviting local donations to aid graduates amid rising college costs.
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Odessa College
UTPB
Odessa
Kay Bivens
Linda Ward
Thumbs to election winners entering leadership roles
A reader letter notes support for Saturday election victors moving into leadership positions. It states the piece reflects American opinion but invites broader comments on current topics. Citizens are urged to email thoughts to freedom.com and mention a thumbs nomination.
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Freedom.com
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George E. “Buddy” West
Tom Craddick
Robert Duncan
P.O
Mic Oaletters
Freedom
Patrick Canty
PUBL
John Kerr
Jacob Sullum
Sullum
Reason
Cspinet. Org
Gary Brookins
Hell
Ector County
Jerry Caddel
Augsberg
North Korea
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