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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

26 Oct 2011

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 2011

Page

3

Texas Transportation seeks large raise for unproven executive

The Texas Transportation Commission pushed to raise executive director Phil Wilson’s salary to 381000 a year, far above the 202500 cap. Governor Perry rejected the request, noting the limit and budget strains while Wilson lacks prior state agency leadership experience.

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Freedom Palra Hennis Editor Mission Statement

A note from the editor proclaims the newspaper’s aim to promote reader freedom, self-government, and moral guidance. It emphasizes freedom as self-control, grounded in religious and moral principles, not political anarchy, aligning with the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.

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Prohibition to legalization shifts in American cannabis policy

The article traces past attitudes toward marijuana from 1976 to 1930. It notes Jimmy Carter's proposed moderation, rising Gallup support for legalization, medical use approvals in seventeen states, and 14 states decriminalizing small possession. It argues enforcement harms public health, aids crime, and that public opinion now drives policy toward legalization.

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Sinn Fein Gadhafi ties raise rhetorical ethics in crisis

Randy Cole analyzes Sinn Fein leadership Gerry Adams handling of Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi and IRA links. The piece argues distancing tactics risk eroding ethos amid calls for democracy, suggesting admission of past associations could bolster credibility.

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Red Ribbon Week Kickoff Receives Community Support

Odessa American highlights the kickoff event for Red Ribbon Week with broad participation and invites reader feedback including both positive and negative comments via email. The edition notes community engagement and ongoing discussion on current topics.

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