Opessa editorials from Texas papers compiled by AP
A collection of editorials from Texas newspapers compiled by the Associated Press. The items reflect regional opinions on local issues, with multiple voices including editor Gary Brookins of East Texas as part of the coverage.
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Reckless driving dangers on the road to adulthood
The piece argues road danger as a major death cause across ages with 1999 statistics, urging police to treat many collisions as criminal acts. It notes human error in 75 to 80 percent of crashes, praise for better collision investigation, witness cellphones aiding law enforcement, and a call to prosecute life-threatening driving behavior.
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National Center For Injury Prevention and Control
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Texans deserve deeper debate in Senate race
The Texas U S Senate contest between John Cornyn and Ron Kirk draws national interest as Torricelli quits. Voters deserve clear stances on Social Security national security health education and taxes beyond 30 second ads. One Oct debate is planned with both candidates ready to present their records and visions.
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John Cornyn
Ron Kirk
U.S
Phil Gramm
Robert Torricelli
New Jersey
Texas
Kirk
Cornyn
Senate
Torricelli
Dallas
Iraq
U.S. Senate
Erika Harold defies bullies to become Miss America
Mona Charen notes Erika Harold, Miss America 2002, grew up in Urbana Illinois facing severe harassment including threats of gun violence. She champions abstinence and teen violence prevention, while critics push for broader speech and rights, yet Harold remains steadfast under pressure.
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Erika Harold
Urbana
Harold
Harvard Law School
Illinois
Project Reality
Washington Times
Elayne Bennett
Best Friends Foundation
Washington, D.C
Best Friends
Charen
Reagan White House
Dangerous talk surrounds Clinton McDermott and Iraq debate
Larry Elder cites Clinton and McDermott critiques as he notes Bush administration warnings before Sept. 11 and asks what was known. The column recalls McDermott and Bonier in Baghdad, McCain comments on Jane Fonda, and details on Hamza’s nuclear program with inspector plans. Elder, a Los Angeles radio host and TV judge, weighs in.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
New York Post
Bush
Sen
Clinton
Cynthia McKinney
D-Ga
New York
Baghdad
Jim McDermott
ABC
George Stephanopoulos
McDermott
United States
Washington
Washington, D.C
Khidhir Hamza
Hamza
Congress
Iraq
John McCain
R-Ariz
Vietnam
Jane Fonda
Fonda
David
Bonior
Detroit Free Press
Bonier
Air Force
California
Long Beach
America
Elder
Los Angeles
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