Trouble in Russia tests Putin's grip on power
Our view analyzes how Russia's Beslan tragedy and Chechen violence boost Vladimir Putin's bid to centralize authority. It contrasts Russia's terror fight with U S security measures after 9 11, noting mirrored fears and hesitations about civil liberties in both nations. The piece urges caution yet sees a chance for U S Russia cooperation against terrorism.
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Germany
Vladimir Putin
KGB
Russia
Beslan
Chechnya
U.S
Putin
United States
Osama bin Laden
Duma
Bush
Bush White House
School House
Soviet Union
Churchill
Bush’s tough image vs mixed defense record
Stephen Chapman argues Bush’s image as a fearless fighter clashes with a record of limited ground victories and hesitant actions in Afghanistan and Iraq. He contrasts Republican claims of resolve with missed chances against bin Laden and rising threats from North Korea and Iran, calling into question the president’s toughness as a solution.
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New York City
John McCain
R-Ariz
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John Kerry
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China
Beijing
Vladimir Putin
Putin
Russia
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USS Cole
CIA
Osama bin Laden
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Iraq
bin Laden
Moqtada al Sadr
Najaf
Marine Corps
Fallujah
Wall Street Journal
North Korea
Iran
Bill Clinton
Chapman
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Chicago Tribune
Cremation option urged to ease funeral costs
Public Forum reader shares tale of Frank Solis Perez death and $7,000 funeral bill. Proposes cremation priced at $2,844 as sensible alternative to ease family burden. Expresses respect for Perez’s family and defends U S troops amid ongoing Iraq conflict.
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Frank Solis Perez
Perez
Betty L. Hawke
No more foreign flags in the paper
A reader criticizes coverage of flags in Odessa, arguing the city is becoming too Mexican and stressing Odessa remains part of the United States. The letter centers on national symbols and local identity without naming officials or events.
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Odessa
Mexico
United States of America
Lawmaker and Official Addresses Listed for Texas and D.C.
A compilation lists U S Representatives Senators and state lawmakers with their contact offices in Washington and Texas. Names include Randy Neugebauer John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison George E West Tom Craddick Kel Seliger plus Midland Odessa and Amarillo addresses for correspondence.
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U.S
John Cornyn
Russell Senate
Washington
D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
George E
Buddy” West
Odessa
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Midland
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
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Killmore
By Bruce Tinsley
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Longworth House
Washington, D.C
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