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Sunday, May 18, 2008

Sunday morning Ark-La-Tex roundup

Arkansas political news this Sunday morning
Arkansas Democrat Gazette Editorial: NWA Endorsements
NWA Morning News Editorial: Dirty Tricks Cheapen Elections
John Brummett: Cruelty Foes Make Weak Case
John Brummett (national column): In November: McCain and the Democrats
Andrew DeMillo: Can Clinton country become Obama country?
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Major parties hope to get voters in gear
Benton County Daily Record Editorial: Our endorsements
Associated Press: Ark. congressionals file annual financial reports
Associated Press: Ark. federal judge says he differs from predecessor
Associated Press: Outspoken judge's re-election bid highlights Ark. races
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Voluntary tax serves as tip jar for cities
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Schools’ funds flush, but what’s cash for?
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: U.S. judge counsels new law grads
Steve Barnes: Redeem King Commission
Hoyt Purvis: ‘Change’ election and changing world America’s future role
Doug Thompson: Life, liberty and a driver's license
Meredith Oakley: Is LR School Board wise?
Mike Masterson: ‘The trap is sprung
Bob Caudle: Springdale Leaders Looking For A Sign
Vic Harville cartoon

Texas political news this Sunday morning
Luboock Avalanche-Journal: New tax holiday geared toward appliances
Dallas Morning News: Texas Watch: These days, nothing's 'safe' for Republicans
Austin American-Statesman: Battle for Hollywood South
Wichita Falls Times Record Journal Editorial: Blame the legislature
Ft. Worth Star Telegram: Letter sent accusing Craddick of leaking story
Ft. Worth Star Tel: While Congress fiddles, taxpayers avoid being burned
Ft. Worth Star Telegram: Top Texas jurists support idea of Innocence Comm.
Lubbock Avalanache Journal: Simple minds always take the simple approach
Houston Chronicle: Tax panel for state parks finally assembled
El Paso Times: U.S. weighs aid to stem killings south of border
Houston Chronicle: Fix foster care in Texas

Louisiana political news this Sunday morning
Baton Rouge Advocate: Ethics board warned Jindal
Baton Rouge Advocate: Ethics board warned Jindal
Monroe News-Star: Lawmakers mark smooth first half
New Orleans Times Picayune: Green Building Inertia
New Orleans Times Picayune: House doesn't heed tourism's plea
New Orleans Times Picayune: Briefing Book
New Orleans Times Picayune: A look at the last week at the state Capitol
Lafayette Daily Advertiser Editorial: Bobby's law: Enough with secrets, already
New Orleans Times Picayune: No bid on Super Bowl before lease is signed
Monroe News Star: Will building of steel mill hurt state's 'sportmen's paradise?'
Baton Rouge Advocate: Politics column for May 18, 2008