Congress must continue agricultural policies that work
JOHN CORNYN U.S. SENATOR
      Five years ago, when commodity prices were low and the national economy was reeling, Congress approved a controversial major farm bill. The 2002 law shored up nutrition, conservation and commodity support programs, and brought benefits to rural and urban areas alike.
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TEXAS STRAIGHT TALK
Subsidies, 'anchor babies' abuse American taxpayers
U.S. REP RON PAUL
      Illegal immigration is on the forefront of many Americans' minds lately and with good reason. The Center for Immigration Studies has recently reported that our immigrant population is now 37 million, up from 27 million in 1997. One in three of these immigrants are here illegally.
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HOME COUNTRY
Knowing friend's habits saves his life
SLIM RANDLES
      When Pop Walker sneaked out the kitchen door the other day, it affected all of us. He's been a resident of the Rest of Your Life retirement home for several years now. He still remembers who said what during combat in Europe, but has a hard time remembering if he's had breakfast.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
      Litterers irresponsible Editor, the Leader-News: This letter is addressed to the three 'gentlemen' in the red pickup whose drive down Center Street was interrupted by the dip in the road at Avenue E on Thursday.
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