Graduation Rates Prompt Postseason Ban Call
National Opinion argues high dropout rates in college basketball merit NCAA postseason bans. It cites New Mexico State 36 percent UC Berkeley 20 percent and Maryland 8 percent graduation for players. It criticizes the APR but notes Centenary was banned this year and urges broader criteria.
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Arne Duncan
NCAA
Duncan
New Mexico State
University of California
University of Maryland
Institute For Diversity and Ethics and Sports
University of Central Florida
Maryland
California
Centenary
Louisiana
Star-Ledger
Newark
N.J
Immigration reform should rise near the top of Congress agenda
Observers urge quick action on immigration reform despite partisan doubts. Senator Lindsey Graham questions GOP trust after health care clash while urging President Obama to win broader Democratic support. Advocates argue reforms boost economy and security, prevent illegal employer abuses, and preserve immigration nationhood.
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Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Chuck Schumer
D-N.y
Graham
White House
Barack Obama
Congress
U.S
Traffic cameras spark privacy and politics debate in Santa Fe
A columnist argues traffic cameras invade privacy by identifying drivers and passengers. He notes public opposition, cites evidence from Phoenix suburbs and New Mexico's Transport Commission ban, and questions effectiveness while acknowledging reduced certain collisions. He adds that cameras are seen as revenue tools and political liabilities.
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Santa FE
Big Brother
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
New Mexico Transportation Commission
Bill Richardson
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Opposition to Obamacare Parallels Tea Party Era
The piece argues Obamacare mirrors the intolerable acts, urging repeal. It claims 33 states challenge the mandate and four more will vote in November. It contrasts open open debate on Social Security with Obamacare’s passage without Republican votes. It warns of increased federal intrusion and calls voting to overturn the law.
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United States
London
George III
Townshend
Boston Harbor
House of Representatives
Washington
Return to founding faith as nation’s remedy
The piece argues America’s revival requires rejecting bigger government and reembracing the founders’ reliance on God. It cites Holy Week context and quotes Paine and Madison to claim spiritual freedom underpins political liberty, urging patriots to remind others of the Creator’s role in the republic and to seek divine aid for renewal.
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America
Washington
Barack Obama
Christendom
Republic
Thomas Paine
Union
James Madison
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