Fragile progress as Iraq hands Anbar security to government
In Anbar province the Iraqi government gains full security responsibility, a milestone after the Anbar Awakening and U S surge. The shift reflects progress against al Qaida but risks fragility if Maliki’s government moves to dismantle Awakening militias or arrests leaders, possibly rekindling unrest.
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Lawmakers and Officials Contact List from Texas Delegation
A compiled roster of Texas lawmakers and federal officials with Washington and district office addresses in Midland Odessa San Antonio and Austin. Includes Rep Mike Conaway Rep Ciro Rodriguez Sen John Cornyn Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison Rep Tom Craddick Sen Kel Seliger Sen Carlos Uresti and offices in Midland Odessa Midland San Antonio Austin and Washington.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
D.C
U.S
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E
Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin TX
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
P.O
Austin
Sen
Carlos Uresti
Democrat
San Antonio
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Promise
A 1988 Pulitzer themed editorial states the newspaper’s mission to inform readers to promote freedom and self-control. It emphasizes freedom as a divine gift, not political grant, aligning with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Controversy over Palin family in media scrutiny
Thomas Sowell critiques media obsession with Bristol Palin pregnancy citing CNN and the New York Times. He argues the public right to know is used to smear political opponents and questions the impact on elections while defending conservative media behavior and sex education debates.
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Charter schools offer rescue for Texas students in wait lists
GUEST COLUMN argues public charter schools meet student needs amid large Texas wait lists. Terry Collens notes 16 810 students statewide queued last year, with Houston region leading at 7 415. She urges removing caps, expanding charters, and letting parents choose education.
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Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas marks 35th anniversary
The Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas celebrates 35 years of service. Readers are invited to share opinions on current topics via email, using a letters link on freedom.com and noting a thumbs nomination.
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