Eight-liner cash fuels lax gambling enforcement in Texas
South Texas leaders accumulate funds from eight-liner licensing despite gambling law, with Duval County near 600000 and Gregory about 800000. Officials justify profits while Sheriff Ramirez begins law enforcement. calls arise for legislative change to curb shameless ease of violations.
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Texas lawmakers and federal officials contact list
A compiled contact roster for Texas legislators and federal officials includes U.S. Representatives Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer and Francisco Canseco. U.S. Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison. State Officials Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick Kel Seliger and Carlos Uresti. The listings provide office addresses phone numbers and email links for district and state offices in Odessa Midland Lubbock San Antonio Amarillo and Austin.
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San Antonio
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Russell Senate
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W. Fourth Street
Austin
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Tryon
Senate State
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Letters to Editor Guidelines at Odessa American
The Odessa American accepts opinion letters with the author name address and phone number required. Submissions must include rights to the submission and may be mailed to Editor, P O Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760-2952 or faxed to 432 333 7742 or emailed to onletters oaoa com.
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Promise of Freedom Heralds Local Publication Motto
A ceremonial note from a small newspaper affiliated with Laura Dennis highlights the paper's mission to inform readers so they may defend and expand personal freedom. It proclaims freedom as divine gift, earned through self-control, aligned with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment and the Golden Rule.
Estrich’s USC Law Role Highlighted by Columnist
Susan Estrich is noted as the Robert Kingsley Professor of Terror Science at the University of Southern California Law Center and a syndicated columnist.
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Romney 47 percent remarks threaten presidential readiness
The article argues Mitt Romney’s comment about 47 percent of voters who pay no taxes shows poor judgment and risks his campaign. It notes potential vulnerabilities with seniors relying on Social Security and Medicare, his tax return disclosures, and the broader question of whether he is ready to be president if half the electorate is dismissed.
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Guest View Obama era fight on coal in House push
In a final push before voters go to polls the Republican led House moves to curb the EPA and the Obama administrations coal policies. The Stop the War on Coal Act H R 3409 seeks to halt EPA rules and protect jobs and affordable energy while opponents warn of higher costs and regulatory overreach. Rebekah Rast notes industry groups warn coal plants close and jobs are at stake as lawmakers press for measures to rein in federal regulation.
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America
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NetRightDaily.com
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Odessa readers urged to send thumbs up for Globe Theatre show
The Odessa American invites reader opinion on current topics with a thumbs up nomination for the Globe Theatre upcoming production The Magical Pinata and welcomes both positive and negative comments by emailing oaletters oapa com.
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