IRS Apology Over Targeting Tea Party Groups
IRS official Lois Lerner apologized for the 2012 targeting of conservative groups applying for tax exempt status. About 75 groups were affected, with 150 cases closed and none revoked, as low level Cincinnati staff screened for political activity using terms like tea party and patriot.
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Stephen Ohlemacher
Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Lois Lerner
Lerner
American Bar Association
Cincinnati
Douglas Shulman
Congress
Shulman
House
Ways and Means
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Steven Miller
Tom Zawistowski
Ohio Liberty Coalition
State
Zawistowski
Jenny Beth Martin
Tea Party Patriots
Obama
Kerry says he will answer Benghazi questions
Secretary of State John Kerry pledged to answer any questions about the Benghazi attack as House Republicans demand more information. He cautioned against prejudging testimony, noting ongoing probes and a review that cited leadership failures at the State Department.
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Donna Cassata
Associated Press
Washington
John Kerry
U.S
Benghazi
Libya
House
Obama
Kerry
Congress
State Department
Accountability Review Board
Near East
Chris Stevens
John Boehner
Rohio
Barack Obama
Boehner
Trey Gowdy
R-S.c
Patrick Ventrell
Department
White House
Eric Schultz
Schultz
Ventrell
Gowdy
Voter Turnout in New Mexico Dips Since 2008
Census analysis shows 2008 turnout at 61.6 percent of voting age citizens in New Mexico, down from 62.6 percent in 2008. Anglos or non Hispanic whites reached 70.5 percent last year versus 71.5 percent in 2008, with lower turnout among ages 18 to 24 and 45 to 64 and 65 to TA.
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New Mexico
Hackers Say Large Ring’s $45 Million Heist Spurs Crime Wave
He predicts news of the latest ring will spark further cybercrime. A $45 million cash theft, with suitcases of money now missing, signals a major wakeup for the cybercrime community. He warns that stolen cash may never be recovered.
Health care clinics expand coverage options in New Mexico
Clinics in Lordsburg Hatch and Portales continue as agency officials announce funding to hire or train staff run educational programs and assist people in understanding options under the federal health care overhaul and enrolling in medical plans New Mexico expands Medicaid to cover more low income residents and creates a state exchange for uninsured shoppers
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Lordsburg
Hatch
Portales
New Mexico
Yancey Named Treasurer Amid Community Donation Drive
Donations at meetings ranged from 1 to 50 dollars to build an account for community deeds. In October 2001 Yancey was nominated treasurer with signature privileges. funds collected were handed to him for deposit. Although average donations suggested about 8200 dollars over 6 years, deposits totaled 3965 with only 23 dollars left and no bank activity in 3.5 years despite meetings continuing.
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Yancey
Yancey Faces New Charges in Payroll Tax Theft Case
Investigators report 16 checks and one transfer during Yancey tenure, including a $300 self check signed Doyle Yancey. New charges add to February fraud, embezzlement, and racketeering claims involving $39,927.17 from Duncan Farms and another $90,971.96 from High Plains Refrigeration payroll taxes. A preliminary hearing to decide binding over to District Court is expected in early June before Magistrate Judge David Finger.
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Yancey
Doyle Yancey
Duncan Farms
IRS
High Plains Refrigeration Inc
Good Sam Residents Plan Nursing Home Week Activities
Lovington Good Samaritan Home marks Nursing Home Week May 13 to 17 with a themed schedule. Residents dress casual to showcase animal prints, hats, pink or purple for cancer awareness, bake offs, multiple games, hugs for signatures, a dog show, pie eating contest and prizes across Monday to Friday.
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Lovington
Good Samaritan Home
Coalition On Immigration Bill Clears First Tests
Washington AP reports a bipartisan Senate Judiciary Committee unit blocked tougher border conditions as it refines immigration reform. The panel backed the main measure advancing toward potential citizenship for millions living illegally, with key lawmakers Lindsey Graham Jeff Flake Orrin Hatch and others weighing positions ahead of a likely June floor showdown.
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Associated Press Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States
Lindsey Graham
South Carolina
Jeff Flake
Arizona
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Senate
White House
Barack Obama
Hobbs projects focus on funding judicial complex
Fuller says workload includes the judicial complex and securing funding while Dunlap and Pierce oppose partnering on further projects until Lea County city issues with Lea are resolved.
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Hobbs
Judicial
Fuller
Dunlap
Pierce
Lea
Lea County
City budget hearing on patch center costs delays decision
Communications Authority notes Dunlap says the city isn’t paying its fair share to operate the dispatch center. No budget decision made. a workshop to review changes by Bunch set for May 21 at 9 am at the Lea County Event Center in Hobbs. Final budget approval planned for May 23 at the next commission meeting.
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Communications Authority
Dunlap
Commission
Lea County
Hobbs
Nor-Lea Hospital District Earns Quality New Mexico Award
Nor-Lea Hospital District credits its diverse staff from environmental services to physicians for daily excellence. Savell notes the Quality New Mexico Roadrunner award honors NLHD and Lea County communities, highlighting a continued partnership with Quality New Mexico for future improvements.
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Lea County
Nor-Lea
Malcolm Baldrige
NLHD
Quality New Mexico
Quality
New Mexico
New Mexico Quality Awards Explain Baldrige Criteria
The New Mexico Quality Awards provide feedback to participating organizations on strengths and improvement opportunities. Feedback is based on the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, assessing seven categories: leadership strategic planning customer and workforce focus measurement analysis and knowledge management operations focus and results. For more information visit qualitynewmexico.org
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New Mexico
Qualitynewmexic.org
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