Debate outcomes show near tie as McCain and Obama spar
The Friday debate left a largely split electorate with no clear winner. McCain pressed for spending cuts and the surge, while Obama questioned the Iraq war, urged strategy changes, and highlighted expansive government programs. Both backed the 700 billion bailout, with little talk of restraint.
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John McCain
Barack Obama
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Obama
Gallup
Jim Lehrer
Iraq
Bush
Washington
Law Manner Contacts for Texas Representatives and Senators
Directory of U S lawmakers with offices in Washington and Texas area, listing Rep Mike Conaway Midland Rep Randy Neugebauer Lubbock Sen John Cornyn Houston office, Kay Hutchison, late George West Odessa, Rep Tom Craddick Midland, Sen Kel Seliger Amarillo Midland listings, plus Austin addresses and phone numbers.
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Republican
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
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Odessa
George E
Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
Austin TX
ODES Freedom Patrick Canty Publisher
Laura Dennis edits while Ken Brodnax handles the editorial page duties. The note lists staff roles for the newspaper with Canty as publisher and Dennis and Brodnax in editorial capacities.
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Ken Brodnax
Let peace begin with me declaration
A civic manifesto argues freedom stems from self control and personal responsibility. It asserts freedom as a divine gift not a political grant, aligning with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Bailout glare prompts bipartisan plan for 700 billion ride
Stephen Chapman critiques a proposed 700 billion bailout arguing it shifts debt to future taxpayers, with trillions in new liabilities and looming costs for Medicare Medicaid and Social Security. He warns of risks if revenue fails to rise and contemplates default or inflation as dangerous options.
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Freddie Mac
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Treasury Department
United States
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Stanford
Hoover Institution
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics
Federal Reserve
Henderson
Henry Paulson
Ben Bernanke
Principled Republicans Speak Out On McCain Palin Choice
Retired Odessa American editor John Kerr notes a small group of principled conservatives voicing criticism of John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin. The column cites George Will, Kathleen Parker, Andrew Sullivan, and George Wilson praising candid, reality-based critique of Palin and McCain’s temperament.
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Odessa American
Kansas City
George Wilson
Sarah Palin
McCain
McCainism
Palin
Kathleen Parker
Ms. Palin
John McCain
Charles Gibson
Sean Hannity
John Kerr
Education Foundation concert features Huey Lewis
Community group hosts a fundraising concert with Huey Lewis and invites public feedback via email at letters link freedom.com stating thumbs up or thumbs down on current topics.
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Education Foundation
Huey Lewis
Freedom.com
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