Supreme Court raises bar for class action antitrust suits
The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, rejected an antitrust class action against Bell Atlantic and four other phone firms, requiring some plausible evidence beyond parallel conduct to state a claim. The decision aims to curb frivolous suits and curb broad discovery, affecting future class actions beyond antitrust cases.
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Texas lawmakers and officials contact list
A list of federal and state representatives and senators with office addresses in Washington D C and Texas. It includes Rep. Mike Conaway Rep. Randy Neugebauer Rep. Ciro Rodriguez Sen John Cornyn Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison Rep George West Rep Tom Craddick and Sen Kel Seliger with mailing addresses in Midland Odessa Abilene and Amarillo and phone numbers for district offices.
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Midland
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Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
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Washington
George E
Buddy" West
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
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Freedom and self control guide this newspaper creed
The editorial page asserts the paper’s mission to inform readers so they can preserve freedom. It states freedom as a gift from God, not political power, and calls for self restraint aligned with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Debunking Amnesty Claims in Immigration Reform
A columnist argues the current immigration bill is a rushed amnesty, likening it to past amnesties. He warns of future waves of illegal immigration and criticizes deterrence and enforcement, noting few miles of the border fence and police reluctance to report illegals.
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Evacuation Guide Amid Forecasts of Active Hurricane Season
Jimmy Margulies outlines a public service style evacuation guide as forecasts predict an active hurricane season. The piece offers practical steps for residents to prepare, including emergency kits, evacuation routes, and safety tips to minimize risk during storms.
Bombs and media hunger clash in public letters forum
A letter group rails against bombs as cruel weapons while praising their mining and demolition uses. Others scorn media figures Anderson Cooper and legal moves by the ACLU against ECISD. Local readers push traffic fixes and praise law enforcement in separate notes.
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Gloria
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Paris Hilton
Los Angeles
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ECISD
Cooper Anderson
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