Better growing in Texas beyond the breadbasket limits
The Dallas Morning News weighs sustainable agriculture as a path to reduce environmental stress and federal costs. It notes organic farming and backyard gardens cannot replace America's grain and meat production, while citing Chipotle and Kellogg Foundation support for smarter farming.
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Public schools defend expensive retreats funded by grants
The Star-Telegram reports that several Fort Worth area schools spent up to 47000 on multi day staff retreats at facilities like Rough Creek Lodge and Westin Stonebriar, using federal Summer Planning Academy grants intended for professional development. TEA sets grant amounts, with 176870 total this year. 18 percent used by Fort Worth districts. Retreats require data analysis, needs assessments, and follow ups, with overnight sessions and scheduling in Austin. experts note gains in TAKS scores among some schools while stressing prudent use of tax dollars.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Creed
The piece proclaims freedom as self-control granted by God rather than political power. It emphasizes readers promoting liberty, self-mastery, and moral anchors like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as guiding truths.
Charen Profile: Attorney and Reagan White House Writer
Charen, an attorney and syndicated columnist, previously served as a speech writer in the Reagan White House. For deeper details on this subject, visit the linked NewsOK article.
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Obama urged shift in health care reform amid malpractice costs
The piece notes Democratic lawmakers face bruising town halls and sinking polls. It argues Obama could reshape health care by addressing medical malpractice reform, citing high insurance costs, spending on defensive medicine, and the impact on patient prices. It highlights trial lawyers as major donors and discusses studies on when lawsuits occur and bedside manner.
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Who Will Run The Free Hot Dog Stand
Estrich argues conservatives celebrate the public option’s demise while cartooning health care as a private hot dog stand. She notes private insurers, public hospitals, and Congress differ in coverage and costs, highlighting a real patient example and the unanswered question of who will care for the uninsured.
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Thumbs Up on Labor Day Opinion Request
The Odessa American invites reader opinions on current topics with a thumbs nomination. Include your positive or negative comment and email it to onletters 0a0a.com marking Labor Day.
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