New Mexico Law Makers Weigh Budget and Policy in Session
Martinez urges bills to ban all fireworks in extreme drought, allow county bans on sale of certain fireworks, and shore up unemployment fund finances after a veto. Court pause on veto challenge, special session may resolve. Also proposed: food stamp supplement funding, in state bid preferences, and capital outlay for statewide projects. Redistricting will redraw legislative and congressional districts over the decade.
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Martinez
Condi
State Supreme Court
Libyan conflict escalates as Misrata siege and Dhuheiba clash rise
Libyan forces press westward with a border offensive and port mining attempt near Misrata amid shelling that killed 15. In Tripoli residents face fuel shortages and clashes at gas stations as NATO reports 600 targets hit and 19 ships patrolling the central Mediterranean.
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Misrata
Fri
Tripoli
Gaddafi
Dhuheiba
Tunisia
TAP
Mohamed Hedia
Ated
Ibrahim
Libya
Nafusa
Gadhafi
NATO
Alliance
Weighill
Mediterranean
Pearce Faces Tax Debate With Tea Party Alignments
In a heated exchange Pearce pitched alliance with the Tea Party Caucus vowing to cut expenses while critics pressed on tax breaks for the mega rich. Supporters cited Pearce bills to spur jobs including timber industry restart in New Mexico and farm work in California's San Joaquin Valley amid questions on Medicare Social Security and debt plans.
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Steve
Pearce
Warren E. Buffett
New York Times
Afghanistan
Chuck Russell
New Mexico
San Joaquin Valley
United Way of Chaves County Sets 2011 Campaign Goal
United Way of Chaves County announces a $575,000 fundraising goal for 2011 led by co chairs Perry and Sherri Toles. The drive supports local agencies in Chaves County including the Red Cross, Assurance Home, Boys & Girls Clubs, CASA Roswell, and the Roswell Refuge. Executive Director Sherry Mumford emphasizes community service and neighbor help with donations directed to Chaves County services. Established in 1956, the organization invites donations at unitedwayccnm.org.
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Ing United
Sherri Toles
Perry
Chaves County
United Way
American Red Cross
New Mexico
Assurance Home
Boys & Girls Clubs of Roswell Inc
Chaves
Sherry Mumford
United Way of
Unitedwayccnm.org
Romney and Perry trade on jobs and private sector credibility
Romney emphasizes private sector experience and warns against tailoring message to the political winds while attacking Obama on the economy. Perry counters with Texas job growth and the need for a candidate with proven results, as Bachmann builds national momentum and Clinton offers a skeptical view of Perry.
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White House
Romney
Texas
Obama
Congress
Wall Street
Pawlenty
Bachmann
U.S. House
Associated Press
South Carolina
South
GOP
Iowa State University
Ames
Little Cannon Falls
Minn
Carranza Case Hearsay and Footprint Evidence Discussion
Testimony notes Carranza drove to the site and ran away. Currier notes Glenn's convictions list is incomplete. Hutchins aims to have footprint evidence ready after tomorrow talk with Lopez. Final evidence hearing set for August 26. Carranza jury trial begins August 30.
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Carranza
Gomez
Glenn
Currier
Las Cruces
J.palmer
Roswell-Record.com
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