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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 2006

Page

6

Destiny Health Vitality Program aims to reform health care incentives

Destiny Health offers the Vitality Program providing comprehensive coverage with rewards for healthier living and preventative care. CEO Scott Spiker touts instant gratification and longer term health benefits, noting three status levels and rewards usable for travel and electronics. The program, run with Guardian Life Insurance, targets reducing employer health costs through fewer claims and lower premiums.

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Let peace begin with me editorial plea in Odessa

John Kerr and Ken Brodnax urge readers to promote and preserve freedom and urge others to see its blessings. They argue freedom is a God given gift, not a political grant from anarchy, and is self control aligned with the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence.

An Entire Nation of Suspects in Phone Data Debate

Stephen Chapman argues the Bush NSA phone records program creates a pervasive surveillance state. He notes NSA access by FBI, CIA, and DEA, questions legality, and warns of abuse and loss of civil liberties. He cites Supreme Court limits and compares secrecy to a police state risk.

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West Texan urges against Iran military action

A 73 year old West Texan veteran urges caution against war with Iran. He recalls past nuclear tensions, questions government claims, and argues the nation must avoid unnecessary overseas conflicts. He invites others to speak their minds for future generations.

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Bush immigration overhaul stance sparks voter outrage

A reader criticizes President Bush and Congress over immigration policy, alleging tyranny and faulting amnesty in 1986. The letter accuses lawmakers of siding with business interests, calls for strict law enforcement, and questions border safety and deportation feasibility. It cites deaths of illegal entrants since 1986 and urges withdrawal of benefits to discourage illegal work.

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