Prewar Iraq intelligence warned of hard slog and instability
Senate report on January 2003 assessments shows warnings that invading Iraq could destabilize the country and strengthen al Qaida. Internal papers predicted a long, difficult path to democracy, possible rise of political Islam, and higher oil revenue offsetting reconstruction costs. Critics note misreads and planning failures.
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Senate Intelligence Committee
U.S
Iraq
al-Qaida
Intelligence Council
CIA
George Tenet
Texas lawmakers and officials contact list summary
A compiled contact lineup for federal and state lawmakers includes US Representative Mike Conaway of Midland with district offices in Odessa and Midland, Representative Cira Rodriguez of San Antonio, Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison in Washington, and Texas state officials Rep. George E. West of Odessa, Rep. Tom Craddick of Midland, and Senator Kel Seliger of Amarillo with Austin mailing addresses and phone numbers.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon ‘House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
George E
Buddy" West
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Sen
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Odessa Freedom Communications Editorial Page Intro
The Odessa Freedom Communications masthead lists Patrick Canty as publisher Laura Dennis as editor and Ken Brodnax as editorial page editor with Bill Salter noted as emeritus. The page introduces staff roles and sets the tone for independent local coverage.
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Ken Brodnax
Let peace begin with me statement promotes freedom and self control
The piece proclaims that peace starts with self discipline as a core to personal freedom. It links freedom to God given rights and moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment and the Golden Rule, urging readers to embrace self restraint and virtuous conduct.
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Jess
Justice by a lower standard in the Goodling testimony
Monica Goodling agreed to testify before a House committee after immunity. She admitted querying applicants about political affiliations and contradicted Gonzales on his statements. Critics called the process sloppy and politicized while supporters pitched it as vindication for the administration.
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Bush
U.S
Monica Goodling
Alberto Gonzales
House
Byron York
National Review Online
GOP
Wisconsin
James Sensenbrenner
Goodling
Gonzales
Senate
Jeff Sessions
R-Alan
John Cornyn
Texas
Nounced
Capitol Hill
James Comey
John Ashcroft
Department
Department of Justice
Public Forum on The Bible in Schools and Neutral Teaching
Readers debate Bible influence and the need for neutral instruction in schools. A contributor argues for comparative religion to avoid preaching while other letters praise teachers and Ross Elementary for inspiring students and strong staff.
Poor Decision on Valedictorian Sparks School Board Debate
A reader blasts Kermit school officials for denying Carina Mendoza valedictorian citing rules. The letter urges honoring a student who raised a child, completed four years of work in three, and maintained a 5.1 GPA, arguing rules can be changed to prevent injustice.
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Kermit
Carina Mendoza
Carina
Reader praises FM station and Ross Elementary teachers
A reader expresses happiness over FM 101.3 and thanks Ross Elementary third grade teachers. Special appreciation is given to Ms. Rersoso for inspiring reading and to Ms. Hinesley for patient math guidance. The note notes the daughter’s improved reading interest and overall excellent school year.
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Ms. Wright
Ross Elementary
Ross
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Freedom
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Firedoglake. Com
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Jason Haywood Pence Odessa
Canada
Ink
Vicky Maddox
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