Voter Questions On Ballot Choices And Civic Trust
An op ed prompts voters to inform themselves before elections, asking how candidates address party ties independence and specifics. It asks about liberty, autonomy, and policy impacts on money and property, urging scrutiny of trust in individuals versus government power.
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America
Lawmakers and federal officials contact list
A compiled contact rundown for U S representatives and senators linked to Midland Odessa and surrounding Texas districts. Includes offices in Washington and Austin with phone numbers and street addresses for Rep Mike Conaway Sen John Cornyn Rep Tom Craddick Sen Kel Seliger and Rep Joaquin Uresti.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannery
Washington
D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Midland Longworth
John
Cornyn
Hart Senate
Aate
Ee D.C
George E
Buddy” West
P.O
Austin TX
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Austin
Uresti
San Antonio
Precinct 3 race sparks accusations in Odessa letters
J Ball of Odessa reports a heated exchange about Barbara Graff in Precinct 3. He accuses Graff of dishonesty toward her opponent Dale Childers and calls for change in Ector County politics. The letter notes a 50 percent salary raise since taking office and alleged vendor perks including an all expenses paid trip to a Midwest equipment site.
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Barbara Graff
Dale Childers
Ector County
Midwest
Odessa
Obama policies and Palin critique spark sharp partisan clash
A conservative commentary attacks Barack Obama on taxes gun policy and foreign policy, accusing him of penalizing middle earners, favoring a nationwide sales or flat tax, meeting with hostile dictators, and misjudging the Constitution. It praises Sarah Palin's experience and questions Obama's Senate record and liberal credentials.
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Sarah Alin
U.S. Senate
Sarah Palin
United States
Supreme Court
Oil Patch memories discuss oil policy and offshore drilling
A reader reflects on oil history from the 1990s through today, noting OPEC price influence and offshore drilling debates. The letter warns that political outcomes could swing oil prices and dependence, referencing proposed import taxes and future market swings.
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OPEC
Nlo
Obama
McCain
M.c.goodgame
Odessa
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