Parental Lies and the Truth Test from a Pecos Editor
Editor Smokey Briggs recalls teaching honesty to four children through patient dialog and a few sharp moments of guilt and trust. He notes Ruby, Carson, Dixie, and Charlie each handle lies differently, with a mix of shared mischief, lessons, and family humor.
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Four myths about No Child Left Behind review
ERIC SMITH argues that NCLB shaped reform over three decades with waivers and testing, defending federal role and data use while denying flaws. He labels myths on government responsibility, testing value, teacher accountability, and waiver signs of success, urging continued Washington leadership to ensure universal schooling equity.
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George W. Bush Institute
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Constitutional Minute Editorial on Reading the Constitution
The piece praises the U S Constitution as the nation’s foundation and plain to read. It urges every citizen to read or reread the document to form valid opinions on court interpretations and emphasizes constitutional literacy as civic empowerment.
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Powers of Congress Section 8 of the United States Constitution
The text lists Congress powers including taxation borrowing money regulating commerce establishing naturalization uniform bankruptcies coinage post offices science and arts patents tribunals piracy and felonies war raising armies and a navy plus militia organization governing forts and necessary and proper laws to execute these powers.
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Limits of Congress Power in Section 8 Debate
The commentary defines excise and impost, clarifies welfare, and argues Section 8 limits Congress. It asserts today’s taxation and regulation exceed constitutional authority, urging that only powers expressly allowed by the Constitution are legitimate in a constitutional republic.
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