Kagan Confirmation Battle Reflects Deepening Partisan Divide
The Senate debated Elena Kagan's Supreme Court nomination with partisanship shaping the process. Only Democrat Ben Nelson opposed. several centrists including Collins, Snowe, Graham, Lugar, and Gregg backed her, arguing qualification over party.
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Judd Gregg
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Richard Lugar
Supreme Court
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Senate
Sonia Sotomayor
George W. Bush
Pignitary Show Delights Fairgoers at Chaves County 4-H & FFA
Spectators laughed as Pignitary Laden and costumes lit up the ring closing days of the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. Judge Kyle Wooton awarded The Big Bacon, while contestants wore multiple costumes. Fashion Extravaganza showcased young winners and outfits with playful pockets and buttons.
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Chaves County
Kyle
Smiley
Wooton
Big Bacon
Jones
4-H & Ffa Fair Board
Jordan Young
Young
Addison
Laurelen Jones
Mattarco
Roswell-Record.com
NMMI matriculation day draws hundreds of families
Daniel 16 and hundreds of new cadets join matriculation at New Mexico Military Institute as about 1 500 parents attend orientation. Maj. Gen. Jerry Grizzle, the superintendent, seeks a smooth process amid a projection of higher enrollment for the year.
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Tania
Red River
NMMI
Daniel
Jerry Grizzle
BP keeps options open on Deepwater Horizon site and future value
BP downplays plans to plug the reservoir permanently while weighing future commercial use. Tony Hayward cited a 2.1 billion gallon oil estimate. about 1.9 billion gallons remain, worth roughly 3.7 billion at $82 per barrel. BP officials discuss relief wells and bottom kill options as government overseer Thad Allen maintains schedule.
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Tony Hayward
Deepwater Horizon
Louisiana
Adm
Thad Allen
Kent Wells
George Hirasaki
Rice University
Fadel Gheit
Oppenheimer & Co
Daugherty Confesses in Double Homicide Case
Daugherty tells police he shot York and Koenig after finding them kissing at Koenig's trailer. He said he loaded a .44 Magnum revolver, drove away with his son in the car, and admitted to the killings as he was confronted by Sgt. Scott Ouillette in Chaves County.
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Scott Ouillette
Chaves County
Daugherty
York
Koenig
Peppers
Veteran home project rallies support from Pearce and locals
Former U S Representative Steve Pearce attended a demolition and urged nearby neighbors to help veterans. Harry McGraw of the local veterans group said block walls will be built within a week. Angela Lavolpa of Team Depot cited eco friendly materials cutting Burgos heating and cooling costs by about 70 percent.
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U.S
Steve Pearce
Ernie
Washington
Santa Fe
Harry McGraw
Veterans’ Group
Burgos
Tax Holiday Rules Clarify What Is Tax Free
The tax holiday exempts clothing and some shoes up to 100. computers 1000 or less and some hardware 500 or less. school supplies up to 15 each and backpacks calculators up to 100. Specialty athletic shoes with cleats taxed, general athletic shoes not taxed. Some electronics like cell phones PDAs iPods MP3 players and watches taxed. Visit the tax department site for a full goods list.
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Cent
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XEBON
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