Patriot Act debate moves toward limited subpoenas plan
The piece notes Sen. Pat Roberts seeks to expand FBI subpoenas with minimal judicial oversight under a new provision, requiring only semiannual reports to Congress. Critics say the shift jeopardizes civil liberties and existing Patriot Act reporting, urging stronger intelligence oversight.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Bob Barr
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Illinois
Dick Durbin
Idaho
Larry Craig
Barr
Roberts
Intelligence Committee
Lawmakers contact details list Texas officials
A compiled, dense roster lists federal and state lawmakers with office addresses in Midland Odessa Lubbock San Antonio and Austin. Names include Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Henry Bonilla Sen John Cornyn Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison Rep Buddy West Rep Tom Craddick Sen Robert Duncan Sen Kel Seliger Gov Rick Perry with respective Washington and Austin addresses and phone numbers.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
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Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E. “Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
PO. Box
Tom Craddick
Robert Duncan
Lubbock
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Freedom and self rule amid a local newspaper creed
The piece proclaims the database’s mission to inform readers so they may safeguard freedom and inspire others to recognize its blessings. It asserts freedom as a divine gift tied to self-control, not political grants, and cites the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence as moral anchors.
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Senate compromise on judicial nominees spurs cheers and warnings
The piece argues Democrats won the filibuster battle to allow votes on nominees without blocking tactics, while Republicans face accusations of unilateral disarmament. It warns the deal risks curbing Congress's authority and advancing a judiciary seen as activist, urging vigilance and timely action.
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Cheney
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Charles Grassley
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Priscilla Owen
Janice Rogers Brown
William Pryor
Supreme Court
William J. Brennan
David Souter
Sandra Day O'Connor
Anthony Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Public Forum on Closures of the Business 20 Service Road
Community letter urges TxDOT Odessa and Lee Engineering to justify planned short-term partial closure and eventual full closure of service road segments on Business 20 amid safety and traffic concerns. Letter argues no life-saving studies or cost estimates exist, and funneling traffic to main lanes will raise speed and crash risk between Odessa and Midland. Also includes a note of appreciation for Ariana Vela and a UT Permian Basin graduation shoutout.
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