Senate moves on concealed handguns and open briefings
The Senate gives preliminary approval to a concealed handgun bill with a final vote expected soon and blocks a statewide November referendum. Lawmakers also back an Open Briefings bill to require public access to government meetings. Opposition cites overreach and concerns about privacy.
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Senate Education Committee
Senate
Royce West
Dallas
West
Jerry Patterson
Pasadena
Texas
Jeff Wentworth
San Antonio
Sen
John Montford
D-Lubbock
Dairy Queen
Senate Finance Committee
Montford
Gingrich popularity sees rapid decline in media critique
A critical analysis of a New York Times Service piece argues polls are used selectively and reports mislead readers. It notes a Philadelphia suburb Kmart interview with locals shows mixed views on Gingrich and media bias.
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New York Times
New York Times Service
Kmart
Philadelphia
Opinion on food programs and media bias in reporting
A critique of New York Times Service style reporting on political figures. The piece argues headlines shape opinion, cites a Gingrich poll showing low positive ratings, and notes readers may misinterpret coverage as anti child hunger policy while the actual issue concerns school lunch program administration and funding.
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New York Times Service
Wal-Mart
San Antonio
Karnes County
Texas
Gingrich
Washington
New York Times
Kmart
Belated thanks to the editor from Margaret Horton
Margaret Horton of San Antonio sends a late note thanking the editor for the newspaper. She says she enjoys the paper and looks forward to Wednesdays.
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Margaret Horton
San Antonio
Elected Officials Contact List for Texas and Federal Offices
A compiled page lists U S federal offices in Washington and Texas state and district offices with phone numbers and addresses. It names The White House The U S Senate Sen Phil Gramm Lamar Smith and district numbers from 15 to 28 with respective offices. It also provides Texas State Capitol box address and main switchboard numbers.
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Senate
Bob Bullock
House
Bullock
David Sibley
R-Waco
Washington, D. C
Phil Gramm
College Station
Russell Senate O.B
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Austin
Mark White
White
House Public Education Committee
Ron Wilson
Dhouston
Wilson's
Lyndell Willams
Ed Sterting
Texas Press Association
Wilson County Crime Stoppers, Inc
Elaine Kolodzie
Times
Republi
USA
White House
U. S. Senate
U. S
Mission
Longworth
Rayburn
Lamar Smith
Rayburn Hob
Corpus Christi
State Capitol
Capitol Station
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