Lieberman visit to Odessa sparks accusations of campaign as media event
Local officials and business leader criticize Senator Lieberman for using Odessa as a backdrop for a national campaign. They accuse his team of ignoring local media and protesters while portraying a manufactured environmental issue for political gain. Spokesman says Lieberman limited time prevented questions.
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Joe Lieberman
Lieberman
Midland International
Democratic Party
Midland-Odessa
McDonald
Odessa
Midland
Gore
George Bush
Chamber
Supp
Don Olsen
Huntsman
Avion Air
Dan Gertstein
Gertstein
Sen. Lieberman
Huntsman plant rally backs safety focus in Odessa
In Odessa a rally supported Huntsman employees and management over health and safety measures. James White, a 34 year veteran, cited blood and lung tests for workers in hazardous areas, while plant manager George Rybiak and spokesman Don Olsen praised the facility’s safety record and ongoing investments to protect workers and the community.
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Craughn
James White
Huntsman
White
George Rybiak
Don Olsen
Odessa
Olsen
Bush allies tout Texas environmental record in Odessa
Texas senators and representatives defend Gov. Bush environmental leadership at a Odessa briefing. They cite reductions in sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, VOCs, and carbon monoxide, claiming Texas leads in toxic pollution cleanup while Clinton Gore in Washington lagged.
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Robert Duncan
Rubbock
Bivins
Bush
Environmental Protection Agency
Texas
Oil industry ties politics to energy plan in West Texas
Local oil leaders accuse Lieberman of political posturing during a Odessa visit aimed at accusing Bush of poor environmental policy. They defend the industry by noting wells drilled and jobs created, urging energy independence through Arctic drilling and natural gas expansion to curb foreign oil reliance.
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Burns
Lieberman
Texas
Huntsman
Bush
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Saddam Hussein
U.N
United States
John Bell
Bell Energy
Kermit
Odessa
Gore
Bell
Clinton-Gore
Permian Basin
Midland
Administration
Energy
Bill Richardson
Jim Henry
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Henry
Clinton
Washington
LULAC Officers Clash Over Huntsman Case Meeting
The dispute centers on a meeting over the Huntsman litigation in Odessa with LULAC and NAACP officials. Collins says no assault occurred after Armesto rushed the door and was aggressive toward attendees, including security. Armesto claims he was barred despite being invited by lawyers. authorities have no witnesses to corroborate his version.
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Collins
Armesto
Ector County Independent School District
Huntsman
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Iam
LULAC
Council
Lulac-Naacp
Fidel Castro
Odessa
Rick Pippins
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al Gore
Gov. Bush
Duncan
Gore- Lieberman
Huntsman Corp
West
G.E
Buddy’ West
Tee Bivins
Ramarillo
R-Lubbock
George W. Bush
Fonda
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