Mexico Cartels Firepower Surges as Army Clashes Intensify
In Tamaulipas and surrounding areas, cartel gunmen ambushed soldiers near Matamoros and Reynosa and blocked garrisons, with at least six battles leaving five dead in two major clashes. Soldiers seized over 50 assault rifles 61 grenades and eight homemade explosives while cartels threaten further attacks. The violence, tied to the Gulf cartel and Zetas split, has risen amid arrests of leaders and fears of roadside bombings.
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Rescue team report cites radio flaws in New Mexico hiker crash
A state police review of the June aircraft rescue near the mountains cites lack of formal approval for landing, poor radio communications, and harsh weather hampering the hunt for Megumi Yamamoto of Tokyo. One crew member survived. cause of the crash remains under NTSB review.
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Udall pushes housing incentives for affordable homes
Senator Udall says affordable housing is the top community priority and backs tax incentives to spur new builds as Southeastern New Mexico faces rising housing shortages. He also met dairy leaders to review a Pecos Valley Biomass Cooperative blueprint turning farm waste into energy and guarding groundwater.
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Radio royalties aim to compensate performers on air
The Obama administration backs legislation to require radio stations to pay performers when playing their music. Commerce Department counsel notes fairness and leveling the field for broadcasters while opposition from the National Broadcasters Association warns of job loss. Endorsers include Bennett Crow Will.i.am Hancock LaBelle, with bills S 379 and H R 848 pending.
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Obama era fuel economy rules push for higher MPG by 2016
EPA and the Transportation Department set a target to reach 35.5 mpg combined for cars and trucks by 2016, with a possible 34.1 mpg due to credits. The program costs automakers about 52 billion dollars but promises 240 billion in consumer savings from lower fuel use.
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