Lawmakers Face Opposition to Government Trim
A New Mexico task force debates trimming state government with broad opposition from lawmakers and interest groups. Rep. Al Park warns against smaller government harming pet projects while December recommendations target governor and Legislature. Members include Budget chief, former Health Secretary Michelle Lujan Grisham, retirees, and public witnesses.
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al Park
Albuquerque
Bill Richardson
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Jerry Apodaca
Chris Krahling
Apodaca
Cops and Lobsters fundraiser draws support for Special Olympics
Roswell donors lined up as police and volunteers dunked city officials for charity. RPD Chief Rob Smith praised the event as fun and beneficial to Special Olympics, while Jarney noted the police partnership. Donnie Rowland from Roswell High School called it a great idea.
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Jarney
RPD
Rob Smith
Donnie Rowland
Roswell High School
Fire continues at church during renovation work
Firefighters battled flames at a church where three construction workers were inside spraying a non skid substance in the baptistry when the fire started. Pastor Rev. Troy Grant said the injured worker may have serious hand burns and that services may shift to other areas or sites.
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Salas
Troy Grant
Grant
Legion Leader Seeks Online Push for Veterans Outreach
Legion national commander Hill urges using social networks to engage more veterans. He notes 2.5 million members and aims to involve the 23 to 25 million veterans nationwide. Roswell post commander Trujillo and members welcome greater youth involvement and visibility in the community.
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American Legion
Hill
U.S
Roswell
Joe A. Trujillo
Trujillo
Legion
Clarence Hill
National American Legion
Joe Trujillo
Disabled American Veterans Hall
GM profits fade as automaker posts first quarter loss
GM reports a first quarter loss near $200 million while boosting cash reserves by $1.5 billion. Ed Whitacre outlines a plan including $257 million in investments at Fairfax Kansas City and Detroit-Hamtramck plants, preserving 7,500 jobs and aiming for a public stock offering in late 2010 or early 2011. The U.S. government remains a major GM owner with 61 percent stake and seeks full repayment through future stock sales.
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Chrysler
Italy
Fiat Group Spa
Ed Whitacre
Fairfax
Kansas City
Kan
Detroit-Hamtramck
Michigan
Whitacre
U.S
Ontario
Obama weighs nominee abortion stance in Supreme Court talk
The article details President Obama’s remarks about selecting a Supreme Court nominee who respects abortion rights, stressing constitutional interpretation and privacy. It notes White House stance, Roe v. Wade background, and Republican caution from McConnell and Sessions who insist justices avoid predetermined outcomes.
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Obama
White House
Supreme Court
Senate
Oval Office
Harry Reid
Nevada
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
Judiciary Committee
Patrick Leahy
Vermont
Jeff Sessions
Alabama
McConnell
Sessions
Obama hints VAT may be option for U S economy
President Obama indicated a value-added tax could be an option as a potential revenue tool to address the deficit and economy. He said he would review options after a bipartisan advisory commission report and stressed reducing wasteful spending first before determining how to pay for core government services.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Obama
CNBC
Paul Volcker
Senate
America
White House
Jen Psaki
Fiscal Advisory Commission
United States
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