Confederate History Month sparks dispute in Virginia
Gov. Bob McDonnell proclaimed April as Confederate History Month but later admitted the declaration omitted slavery. The controversy spotlights enduring Civil War myths and the role of slavery in secession and conflict.
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West Virginia weighs mine safety after Upper Big Branch blast
In the wake of the Sago disaster and new federal rules, safety measures shapes include more underground gear airtight emergency chambers and rapid response teams. The Upper Big Branch explosion triggers investigations hearings and renewed calls for prevention as Gov Manchin pledges scrutiny.
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25 Years Ago Roswell Highlight Rosy Achievements
Everett O Nord recalls 150 rose varieties with American Rose Society ties He judged the first world rose show in Hamilton New Zealand and led the American Rose Society in 1975 He joined Boy Scouts in 1911 and has served in every volunteer role since Then four Roswell students earned 1984 fall NM Tech honor roll Saki Cain Patrick Wolf Kathleen Young and Mike Zigmond listed with parents noted
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Sunshine Portal bill gives New Mexicans online access to state finances
Santa Fe advocates hail open government move after passage of the Sunshine Portal. The bill will publish state financial documents online starting next July, reducing the need for in person inspections and FOIA requests. Lt. Gov. Denish backs broader openness while debates over telecast of committee meetings draw attention.
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New Mexico Eyes Nine Steps to Boost Government Transparency
The Rio Grande Foundation proposes nine concrete steps to strengthen openness in New Mexico. It backs online floor votes and a Sunshine Portal while urging electronic information responses from state, local government entities, and school districts to curb paper burden.
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Taxed and taxed again a call for fiscal restraint
The author traces colonial taxation from the Molasses Act to the Stamp and Townshend Acts and argues today for smaller government and lower taxes. He cites Obamacare taxes and warns of future levies urged by Volcker Bernanke and Elmendorf, urging votes for fiscally prudent leaders.
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