Franking Privilege Debate Over Campaign Mailings
A discourse questions whether congressmen use franking for campaign literature or constituent replies. It notes mailing at federal union printing shops, mass distribution, and the taxpayer cost, arguing reform as reps earn high salaries and rely on staff and PACs.
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Election year gasoline probes and price politics in New Mexico
A historical note recalls an election year where Attorney General Udall seeks four years of dealer data as gasoline prices rise. Congress raises 4.3¢ and state legislature adds 6¢, while leaders claim New Mexico has high prices. Jeff Bingaman’s campaign involved a large but non-convicted gas dealer investigation with settlements, as Gov King signed the tax increases.
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Tom) Udall
New Mexico
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Jeff Bingaman
Sen
Jack Schmidt
Bingaman
Gov
Bruce) King
Pete Domenici
Congressional
Domenici
Resident urges bridle for councilor
A letter to the editor accuses Councilor Nick Pappas of being a smartaleck agitator and urges him to bridle his tongue after reading a Roswell Daily Record article dated August 3, 1994.
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Roswell
Roswell Bank Breaks Ground at Industrial Air Center
On August 8 1969 Jim Lusk Roswell State Bank president broke ground for a four building branch at Roswell Industrial Air Center The site sits at the southeast corner of Harris Street and Gate 8 Road just north of the air terminal Roswell Industrial Development Corp officials plan a next week meeting to review local labor conditions future needs and worker training options.
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Jim Lusk
Gingrich Drives GOP Push to Take House in 1994
New Mexico's Steve Schiff says Newt Gingrich leads a full court press to seize control of the House with a tough, all or nothing approach. The article notes fundraising, the Contract with America, and the broader push amid GOP hopes for 42 seats and reform energy shaping campaigns in New Mexico and beyond.
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Santa FE
Newt Gingrich
U.S. House
New Mexico
Steve Schiff
America
Bob Dole
U.S. Senate
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Gingrich
House
Bob Michel
Illinois
Georgia
Jim Wright
White House
NAFTA
Lautenberg and McCain clash over Ellis Island bridge plan
In a Senate floor clash over a $15 million bridge to Ellis Island, Senator Lautenberg misstated that American Indians live at the Grand Canyon. Senator McCain corrected him and the amendment to kill the bridge failed 56 to 43. The dispute spurred a debate about federal funding and park preservation. Also, Senator Helms attended a White House ceremony for UNC's women’s basketball champions, drawing attention for his past sharp rhetoric toward President Clinton.
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Frank Lautenberg
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R-Ariz
New Jersey
Ellis Island
McCain
New York
National Parks Service
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Citizens Against
Arizona
Senate Clerk and Recorder Office
Lauten
Berg
Jan Moller
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
White House
University of North Carolina
Helms
Clinton
Wizard of Ooze
Arkansas
North Carolina
Treasury quartet faces Whitewater fire over Treasury aides
The Treasury Department fallout deepens as Deputy Secretary Roger Altman and aides Jean Hanson and Josh Steiner defend their roles before investigators. Senators from both parties press Altman over disputed Treasury White House talks while President Clinton calls for resolution of management questions.
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Josh Steiner
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Senate Banking Committee
Altman
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Altrr
Stephanopoulos
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