Texas shield law effort derailed by technicality
In our view a Texas shield law protecting journalists from testifying faced defeat after a House procedural snag near the end of the session. The bill, already passed in the Senate, sought a qualified privilege with judge guided tests but was halted as district attorneys opposed and a technical point stalled debate.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Page Statement
A war of words centers on freedom and moral guidance as the newspaper presents an editorial pledge. It cites Patrick Canty as winner of a 1988 Pulitzer Prize and credits Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnax for editorial roles, while endorsing self-control and divine gifts as foundations of liberty.
Defining Excessively Violent TV Sparks FCC Debate
In 2004 lawmakers pressed the FCC on curbing violent programming for children. The FCC signaled permission to regulate, provoking Rockefeller to push new bills. Critics warn constitutional limits and practical enforcement loom. regulators debate channeling, V chips, and a la carte services amid evolving delivery platforms.
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Odessa Public Forum Laments Foreman Comments on Bible Curriculum
Letters to the Odessa American condemn ECISD trustee Butch Foreman for crude quotes about Bible class and praise college golf coach Paul Chavez was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Golf Coaches Hall of Fame. Readers are invited to submit comments via the paper’s letters link.
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