Choices and battles shaping Americans past and present
The piece muses on choosing battles in life and history, weighing priorities from parenting to national issues. It reflects on Lincoln and slavery, noting his strategic goals to save the Union and viewing emancipation as a byproduct. It closes inviting readers to clip for future reference and sign off with Bain, a local banker.
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A&m
Lincoln
Bain
Wilson County
P.O. Box
Floresville
McCain Feingold reform and the cost of favoritism
The piece argues against McCain Feingold campaign finance reform, claiming it prioritizes curbing free speech over ending political favors. It attacks subsidies under the Market Promotion Program, cites companies like Sunkist and Dole, and urges a law banning overseas subsidies unless given to all Americans. It contrasts reform with stopping congressional privilege and invokes Bastiat to criticize state spending.
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McCain-Feingold
Sen
McCain
Congress
Sunkist
Ernest & Julio Gallo
Dole Co
M&m Mars
Tyson Foods
Campbell Soup
Washington
Gallo
Dole
Ron Paul
R Texas
John Shadegg
R-Ariz
Frederic Bastiat
Commissioner Lopez thanks supporters after hospital stay
County commissioner Roger Lopez expresses gratitude for compassionate responses during his hospital treatment in San Antonio. He notes visits, prayers, cards, flowers, and help from church members across Wilson Bexar Karnes counties. He also commends the county road crew for continuing duties during his absence.
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San Antonio
Getwell
Wilson County
Bexar
Karnes
Roger Lopez
Rancher objects to new reservoir plan near Cibolo
A third generation rancher disputes HDR Engineering figures for a proposed reservoir along Ecleto Creek warning a 60 to 72 inch pipe through Poth Kosciuszko. He notes the creek is a drained ditch with water rarely sufficient for a reservoir and fears widespread landowner impact and recreation limits due to shallow water and mud.
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Ecleto Creek
HDR
Creek
Poth
Kosciuszko
San Antonio
Cibolo
Texans Face Health Insurance Gap and Policy Debate
A Dallas based analysis argues one in four Texans lack health insurance not from poverty but by choice. It notes many middle class families could afford private plans and cites federal programs totaling billions for uninsured care. The report critiques Medicaid expansion and calls for private insurance subsidies to reduce uninsured rates.
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Texas
George W. Bush
National Center For Policy Analysis
Dallas
John C. Goodman
Bush
Goodman
Blue Ribbon Task Force
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George
Abraham Lincoln
America
Abe
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Frank Bain Jr
Walter E
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Wilson County News
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