Editorial collection from Texas papers by AP
A compiled set of Texas editorials distributed by the Associated Press surveys local opinion on state issues, politics, and public policy. It reflects editorial voices across Texas media, offering concise stances on governance, economy, and community concerns.
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Texas confronts literacy gap says Bush backs testing
Texas faces a large literacy crisis as Gov. Bush pushes grade level reading tests and retention while the state spends under 10 million yearly on adult education. A National Institute for Literacy report shows over 3 million adults at basic reading level, with wide disparities across counties and high illiteracy among inmates.
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George W. Bush
Texas
National Institute For Literacy
California
Florida
New York
Rio Grande Valley
Overhaul of IRS rules draws Senate approval
A sweeping IRS reform passes the Senate 97 to 0, creating internal and external reviews, simplifying appeals, and shielding innocent spouses. It shifts some burdens, aims for a kinder, more accountable IRS, and will shape House-Senate talks on broader tax changes.
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Internal Revenue Service
Senate
IRS
Congress
World Without Sinatra By Joseph Sobran
The Sobran column reflects on Frank Sinatra's career from his early days through his 50s comeback, praising his influence on singing and noting his personal contradictions. It cites his collaborations with Nelson Riddle, highlights landmark albums, and critiques later Las Vegas era excess while affirming his enduring legacy. Sobran, a writer and Arlington resident, frames Sinatra as a pivotal figure in American pop music.
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Rat Pack
Las Vegas
Gene Lees
Brando
Columbia Records
Capitol
Nelson Riddle
Bill Miller
Reprise
Tommy Dorsey
Tommy
J. Edgar Hoover
Leroy Brown
New York
Sobran
Arlington, Va
Giuliani’s domestic partnership push sparks debate on marriage
Don Feder argues Mayor Giuliani’s plan to recognize domestic partners risks eroding marriage’s special status by equating long standing married unions with casual partnerships. He warns of social consequences and questions political motives while noting Giuliani’s potential statewide ambitions.
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Rudi Giuliani
U.S
Giuliani
San Francisco
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City Hall
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Mario
Guiliani
Feder
Boston Herald
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