Texas Senate passes HB2 abortion restrictions in party line vote
Lawmakers moved new abortion regulation legislation to Governor Perry after the Texas Senate approved House Bill 2 on July 13. The measure tightens clinic standards, requires admitting privileges, mandates in person abortion medication by a doctor, and bans procedures after 20 weeks, with political and legal debate surrounding constitutionality and access.
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Mastering Cool: A Father's Window Fan Legacy
In warm summers a Pittsburgh family recalls a two story brick home where Dad kept the house chill with an attic fan and a downstairs window fan. His method cooled rooms by up to fifteen degrees, shaping memories of family dinners, Johnny Carson, and a life guided by quiet, practical love. Tom Purcell reflects on his father, a steadfast old school dad, and the enduring comfort of his cooling routine.
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Letters to the Editor Policy Published by Polk County Enterprise
The Polk County Enterprise outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including required name and mailing address, verification phone number, and limits of 650 words. Letters may be edited for grammar libel and length and can be delivered in person by mail fax or email.
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Letter to the Editor Calls for Term Limits and Ad Control
Tom Pieri from Livingston urges two term limits for all elected officials, citing Governor Rick Perry and Governor Palin as examples of excess and influence pacts. He also complains about excessive TV commercials during cable and satellite programming and calls for FCC and channel accountability to curb volume.
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