Regulatory reform bill on cost benefit of federal rules dies
The GOP pushed a reform bill in Congress to require cost benefit analysis for all federal regulations, arguing some rules waste lives and money. Democrats blocked the measure with a filibuster, leaving the public with the existing regulatory status quo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Heritage Foundation
John C. Shanahan
Adam D. Thierer
GOP
Roswell Roswellites Aid MDA Lock Up Funds
Roswell community volunteers from business and civic groups helped raise more than 18000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association activities. Funds support an MDA clinic, support groups, a summer camp for kids, and research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
MDA
Claim Restaurant
McClain
Rilley McClain
Four NMMI staff promoted to higher ranks in August
On August 2, 1970, four NMMI faculty and staff received promotions. Majors John Clemmons and Adrian Martinez rose to lieutenant colonel, while Captains Travis Reames and J J Jenkins advanced to major. Regional winners of the Daily Month in New Mexico contest include Jeff Riley, Sherry Spencer, Paul Hein of Roswell, and Kenneth Foster of Artesia receiving bicycles. Chaves County Youth Action Council launched a weeklong proecology drive as cans and weeds were loaded into pickup trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NMMI
John Clemmons
Adrian Martinez
Travis Reames
J.J. Jenkins
Jeff Riley
Sherry Spencer
Paul Hein
Roswell
Kenneth Foster
Artesia
New Mexico
Chaves
Hobbs Initiative aims to reform NM government work
Santa Fe Gov. Johnson endorses Rep. Ted Hobbs to recruit 20 to 30 executives for an independent review of state agencies. The team will assess transition reports and propose efficiency measures with no pay, travel, or tax funding. Substantial changes could include privatizing functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Hobbs
Lea County
Gary Johnson
Ted Hobbs
Albuquerque
IBM
New Mexico
Johnson
Albuquerque Heights
Marty Lambert
Garvey Carruthers
Akashi Faces Pressure Amid Yugoslav Crisis in Zagreb
In Zagreb, Yasushi Akashi the U.N. special representative contends with mounting frustration from Bosnian Serb atrocities and hostage crises. A veteran diplomat of four decades, he balances Security Council orders with U.N. General Assembly mandates while pursuing delicate negotiations in Bosnia and directing UNPROFOR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Zagreb
Croatia
United Nations
Yasushi Akashi
U.N
Boutros Boutros- Ghali
Former
Yugoslavia
Akashi
U.N. Security Council
Court rules on affirmative action but moves backward
Denver July 19 President Clinton announced results of an intense urgent review of affirmative action begun Feb 23 after oral arguments in Adarand Constructors Inc vs Pena. The Supreme Court held race based decisions must pass strict scrutiny and government must show compelling interest with narrow tailoring. O Connor explained three propositions about equal protection. Clinton's reversal limits progress in race relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Clinton
Washington Post
Supreme Court
Adarand Constructors Inc
Pena
Sandra Day O’connor
Adarand
Metro Broadcasting
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
Fullilove
Klutznick
Colorado Federal District Court
U.S. Court Appeals
10Th Circuit
O'Connor
America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Exec Team
Calvin and Hobbes
Forrest Gump
Alfred E. Newman
Calvin
Tiger
Jay Miller
Balkans
General Assembly
Dale van Atta
New York
London
Germany
Italy
Japan
Cambodia
Pol Pot
Khmer Rouge
Phnom Penh
Bosnia
U.N. Protection Force
Jack Anderson
Michael Einstein
William Perry Pendley
Mt. States Legal Foundation