Our View: Government oppresses states in education fight
The piece argues Texas fights federal overreach amid health care and EPA rules. It condemns Doggett Amendment conditions tied to Education Jobs Fund and calls for parental control, privatization, and charter/voucher options. The editorial warns of potential legal action if funds are denied and criticizes federal demands as unconstitutional.
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Eptember
Texas
Florida
EPA
Obama
Congress
Feds
Rick Perry
U.S
Lloyd Doggett
Greg Asbott
Doggett Ammendment
Lawmakers and Officials Contact Details Summary
A compilation lists U S senators John Cornyn Katy Hutchison and Texas state officials Tryon Lewis and Kel Seliger with addresses in Washington Austin and Odessa. It includes phone numbers and web contact forms for each official. The data reflects official offices and channels for constituent correspondence.
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U.S
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Cornyn
Senate
Katy Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Washington, D.C
Hutchison.senate.gov
Rep
Tryon Lewis
Odessa
P.O
Austin TX
Tryon.lewis
House State
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
E. University
Let Peace Begin With Me by Laura Dennis Ken Brodnax
A short note presents the winners of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize and includes a statement about freedom and self-control. It emphasizes responsibility, morality, and the belief that freedom comes from personal discipline aligned with moral guides and founding principles.
Obama’s new view on torture critics question shift
Sullum argues that Obama now uses the state secrets privilege to block a suit by five former captives who allege torture through extraordinary rendition. The piece contrasts campaign promises to end renditions with actions defending executive secrecy, noting precedents like Maher Arar and the Jeppesen case and urging vigilance against national security as cover for rights violations.
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Barack Obama
Bush
Obama
Boeing
Jeppesen DataPlan
CIA
Binyam Mohamed
Pakistan
Morocco
Mohamed
Guantanamo Bay
U.S. Court of Appeals For the
Ninth Circuit
George W. Bush
Maher Arar
al Qaeda
Syria
Arar
Neal Katyal
Supreme Court
Katyal
United States
Petitioner
The true search for freedom in American politics
A guest column argues Democrats face a looming electoral loss tied to race and demographics while liberals are portrayed as fixated on racism. The piece credits conservative figures and a defense of American culture, liberty, and leadership against globalist and environmental critiques. It frames liberalism as eroding national identity and warns of a narrowing American majority amid fiscal and social challenges.
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Atlanta Journal & Constitution
Cynthia Tucker
Justice Clarence Thomas
Condoleeza Rice
Alan Keyes
Michael Steele
J.C. Watts
Herman Cain
Godfather’s Pizza
Thomas Sowell
Walter Williams
Larry Elder
Star Parker
Ken Hamblin
Obama
America
Greece
Teddy Roosevelt
Jfk
Ronald Reagan
Odessa American Seeks Comments For Fire Safety Poster Contest
The Odessa American invites readers to share opinions on current topics and announces a thumbs up nod for participants in the annual fire safety poster contest. Email onletters capa.com to submit ideas and indicate a thumbs nomination.
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