Pentagon scales back drug war role amid terrorism focus
Our view argues the Pentagon's move to reduce military involvement in counterdrug efforts helps free troops for the war on terrorism. The piece notes decades of drug-conflict costs, questions effectiveness, and warns against entangling the US in Colombia's civil war while prioritizing Afghanistan, counterterrorism, and potential Iraq action.
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Public Forum address for Odessa American letters
Odessa American invites reader letters to its public forum. The paper provides mailing and fax details and an online address for submitting comments from Odessa, Texas.
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Texas lawmakers and officials contact addresses listed
The record lists U S Representatives and Senators from Texas including Larry Combest Henry Bonilla Phil Gramm and Kay Bailey Hutchison with their Washington D C offices and home district addresses plus state officials Buddy West Tom Craddick Robert Duncan Tee Bivins with Austin and district boxes. Addresses include Odessa Midland Lubbock San Antonio Amarillo and government offices.
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Lubbock
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
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Buddy” West
Odessa
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Texas
Tom Craddick
Midland
Robert Duncan
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Tee Bivins
Amarillo
Austin Texas
Houellebecq acquitted in incitement case over Islam remarks
Jacob Sullum notes Michel Houellebecq, once accused of inciting religious hatred in France, was acquitted. He cites trial questions on whether condemning Islam equates to attacking Muslims, and contrasts legal limits with freedom of speech. The piece discusses the role of art and journalism in controversial statements.
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Reason Magazine
Lame-duck session muddles Senate control and votes
Stephen Chapman explains how election scenarios could produce a delayed shift in Senate power involving Carnahan and Talent, plus Murkowski's Alaska race, creating possible brief GOP or Democratic control flips. He argues the two month lame duck delays harm voters and should end with January swearing in.
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