GOP Ponders How To Capitalize On Obama's Woes
Republicans see Obama scandals as a political gift but face uncertainty on how best to exploit White House weaknesses. Immigration reform divisions persist, while IRS and Benghazi probes fuel calls for restraint and careful, fact based critique amid ongoing Capitol Hill gridlock and past budget fights.
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Roca Honda uranium mine faces debate over water and culture
Supporters claim the Boca Honda Resources project near Grants would bring about 640 construction jobs and 250 permanent positions, generate 2.2 billion in lifetime revenue, and boost northwest New Mexico. Critics warn potential water drawdown, contamination risks, and harm to a Forest Service traditional cultural property, urging careful study and extra safeguards.
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New Mexico Wind Farm Powers Lea County Plant Initiative
The Lea County Electric Cooperative links a wind farm with a new power plant to meet state renewable goals. Led by Hurse and the Lea County Electric board, the project aims for five percent renewables by 2015 and twenty percent by 2020, with Burns & McDonnell as designers. Wayne Elmore of Wirtsila notes the plant’s efficiency and rapid response meets market demand, backing up wind with fast-start gas.
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Oklahoma tornado toll rises as counties declare emergency
Tornadoes lashed Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa in a storm system stretching from Texas to Minnesota. A 79-year-old man was found dead near Steelman Estates, and widespread damage included toppled mobile homes, destroyed houses, and uprooted trees. Gov. Fallin declared an emergency for 16 Oklahoma counties to mobilize aid and seek federal help.
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Sedgwick County Emergency
Randy Duncan
Huxley
Earlham
Mitchell County
Katie Leathers
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NYPD officer fires during tense Nassau County incident
The officer, a veteran of eight years with NYPD and 12 years with Nassau County police, fired during a volatile standoff after a student said the suspect demanded money. Authorities say the officer acted to save lives amid what may have been a hostage threat, with the Nassau County DA to determine if deadly force was justified.
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