Defense bill risks expanded presidential war powers
A columnist urges opposition to HR1540 the National Defense Authorization Act for 2012 saying it would authorize the president to use all necessary force in wars with al Qaeda the Taliban and associated forces without prior Congress declarations. Critics warn associated forces vague term could trigger wars without consent urging case by case approvals and urging Orange County representatives to oppose.
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Libya
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Obama
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Afghanistan
George Orwell
Lawmakers and federal officials contact details listed
A roster of U S congressional offices and senators in Texas including Rep Mike Conaway Rep Randy Neugebauer Rep Francisco Canseco and senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison with Washington D C and local office addresses phone numbers and email links for constituent contact and inquiries.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
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Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
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Lubbock
Washington, D.C
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Francisco ‘Quico' R. Canseco
San Antonio
Longworth
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
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Let Peace Begin With Me Op Ed From 1988 Prize Issue
An Odessastx American piece echoes the Pulitzer Prize winner’s message about individual freedom. It frames freedom as self control and a moral gift aligned with the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Charen and History of Israel Palestine Conflict
Charen, an attorney and syndicated columnist, once a speech writer for Reagan, is highlighted in a brief history of the Israel Palestine conflict. The reference directs readers to mideast web.org for the full history.
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Charen
Reagan
House
Israel
Obama’s stance on Israel judged as false friend
The author argues Obama’s support for Israel is inconsistent. He cites 2008 AIPAC words promising security with no compromise, then accuses Obama of pressuring Israel to halt settlements, and later of demanding Israel cede disputed lands. The piece warns that Obama’s diplomacy favors Palestinian aims and questions true friendship toward Israel.
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Sderot
Jerusalem
Mahmoud Abbas
United Nations
Washington
Netanyahu
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Tehran
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Turkey
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General Assembly
Palestine
Gaza
Palestinian Authority
Cairo
Listen to the will of the people bill wilson column
Iceland rejected a bailout for investors, inspiring protests in Spain, Ireland, and Finland as citizens challenge bank bailouts and debt crises. The piece compares Icelandic outcomes to US politics and urges listening to voters, not banks, amid growing anti bailout sentiment. Bill Wilson of Americans for Limited Government signs off.
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Italy
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House
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True Finn
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Washington
Europe
Bill
Alpine Softball Sweeps Tuscola in Big Win
Odessa American praises Alpine girls softball for sweeping Tuscola in a decisive win. Readers can submit thumbs nominations by emailing onletters oaca.com with the subject indicating a thumbs nomination.
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