Obama reverses space cuts and preserves Orion project
President Obama faced budget pressure and Democratic opposition in states like Colorado and Florida over space program cuts including the Orion project. He traveled to Florida to restore much of the cuts, reaffirming the goal of a human Mars mission while maintaining some program changes.
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Campaign finance ruling sparks call for stronger disclosure
The piece discusses a Supreme Court decision equating corporate and individual political giving as free speech and warns of amplified influence by moneyed interests. It urges mandatory disclosure of donors and supports public acknowledgments by major funders to illuminate who backs costly campaigns.
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Roosevelt Speech at Sorbonne: Arena Quote Echoes Through History
On April 23, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt delivered the Man in the Arena speech at the Sorbonne in Paris. He praised the doer over the critic and credited those in the arena for achievement.
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Norma Savage Honored by American Business Women’s Association
Norma Savage received honors at the Southwest District meeting of the American Business Women’s Association in Santa Fe. She belongs to the Enchanted Chapter and works for the New Mexico Human Services Income Support Division, with active involvement in local and national groups. Hal Denison and Roger L. Luginbill named co chairmen of the 1985 United Way of Chaves County Loaned Executive Division. Denison and Roxey have two children, Scott and Debbie. Luginbill and Vera have two sons, Terry and Brian, and a daughter, Julie.
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Self-financing surge reshapes New Mexico politics in 1990s
Campaigns increasingly rely on personal wealth with figures such as Gary Johnson and Doug Turner fronting substantial loans. In 1994 Johnson used profits from a handyman business to fund his governorship bid, while 2000s candidates like John Sanchez and Brian Moore followed suit. Democratic rivals Rael and Colon also report large personal contributions, highlighting a shift toward self-funded campaigns.
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Job Growth Becomes Central Theme Amid Economic Turmoil
The piece notes Ford's past ad push Quality is Job One and contrasts it with current concerns as GM and Chrysler face trouble. It highlights White House focus on jobs, a near 10 percent unemployment rate, and the impact of health care reform on business costs and hiring plans. It cites James Sherk on job creation and notes tax and regulatory pressures including cap and trade and rising federal deficits.
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Wisconsin judge rules National Day of Prayer unconstitutional
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb cites the government may not declare a National Day of Prayer, comparing it to prohibiting religious observances and arguing it conflicts with the First Amendment. The piece discusses Jefferson’s wall of separation phrase and historic church-state practices.
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