Immigration bill edges toward compromise on cutoff date
Lawmakers sought a balance on a January 1 2013 immigration cutoff while Rubio touts gains with conservatives. Estimates show illegal arrivals since 2011 uncertain though a 2009 study cited 384000. The plan would grant a 13 year path to citizenship, boost border security, require employer OKs, and create new visa programs with merit focus. Agriculture interests won a visa deal for up to 337000 workers through 2021 with minimum wage rules and possible green cards after 3 years for farm workers meeting 150 days per year.
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Agriculture Growers
United
Tom Nassif
Western Growers Association
Agriculture Secretary
Nassif
Sappington Cleared In Horse Killing Case By New Mexico Investigator
New Mexico livestock investigators concluded Sappington did not commit extreme cruelty under state law for killing a horse. They found the act aligned with accepted livestock practices and that no specific statute prohibited the killing or handling of the horse. The inquiry followed a video released by animal advocates and noted YouTube posting in late March.
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New Mexico
Sappington
Hicks
Valley Meat Co
Mr. Sappington
Bribery Probe Exposes New Mexico Political Ties
The indictment saga over 2007 allegations centers on Beverly Singleman, James Murphy, and Las Cruces real estate investor Lopez as Gov. Susana Martinez and Special Prosecutor Matt Chandler vow a broad probe. No charges followed longtime dispute over the case and Murphy’s suspension amid ongoing legal battles.
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Matt Chandler
Susana Martinez
Murphy
Lopez
Las Cruces
Beverly Singleman
James Martin
Martin
Singleman
Richardson
Martinez
Dona Ana
Chandler
Curry
Roosevelt
Obama plan would raise Medicare premiums and cap inflation
House Budget Chair Paul Ryan questioned Sebelius about Obama’s budget proposal to raise Medicare premiums for higher income retirees. The plan creates nine brackets from 2017, lowers top income thresholds, and charges higher shares of costs, aiming to balance deficit reduction with continued coverage.
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Obama
House Budget Committee
Paul Ryan
R-Wis
Sebelius
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