Texas editorial urges teacher grants to curb shortage
The Texas editorials argue teacher shortages threaten schools as experienced teachers leave for higher pay. They favor the Texas Conditional Grant program offering 5000 toward education costs for students who commit to teach in high need fields or schools. Recipients must repay if they don’t meet the agreement, seen as beneficial for both students and schools.
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Campaign money reporting mirrors voter information needs in Texas
Texas shows both strong and weak campaign disclosure. Timely full self reporting guides voters on candidates handling large sums. The Center for Responsive Politics cites Kay Bailey Hutchison and Henry Bonilla among high scorers while Willie Logan and Dick Armey register among the worst. Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Public Forum address for Odessa American submissions
The Odessa American invites readers to submit opinions via mail to Public Forum at PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 or by fax to 915 333 7742. Readers may also email onletters to link.freedom.com for online submissions.
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Gore tax cuts dubbed as working family scam
Ann Coulter denounces Al Gore’s proposed targeted tax credits as a payback scheme likened to unreliable rebates. She argues many workers cannot meet the complex criteria, cites past payroll tax shifts, and warns government incentives would steer lifestyle choices while criticizing political figures.
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Lieberman Faith Talk Rings Hollow in Gore Ticket
Feder argues Lieberman uses religion as campaign prop, praising faith while opposing school prayer and opposing abortion limits. He notes Lieberman’s broad arts funding stance and questions Ten Commandments posting in federal buildings, labeling him a skeptic despite sermons.
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