Crow Tribe warns coal plant may fail without federal support
Crow leaders say the Many Stars CTL coal to liquids project on the Crow Reservation faces collapse if Washington does not restore coal tax incentives and back financing. The plan envisions 14 million tons of coal yearly to fuel 50 000 barrels daily of diesel and other products, with environmental and financial concerns noted. Gov. Schweitzer pledged to advocate for the project.
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Insurgents Strike Across Iraq as Government Paralysis Grows
Insurgents staged coordinated attacks across 14 cities as Iraqi lawmakers struggle to form a new government amid U S troop withdrawals. At least 265 security personnel were killed June through August, with the deadliest blast in Kut killing 19 and wounding about 90. The violence underscores al Qaida in Iraq tactics and the security vacuum cited by officials.
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Massacre of migrants shocks border region near San Fernando
Migrants kidnapped by an armed group were taken to a ranch in San Fernando about 100 miles south of Brownsville. The scene mirrors earlier mass killings linked to cartels, with 72 victims reported and a marine shooting leaving one marine and three suspects dead. Navy seized 21 weapons and a minor was detained. The violence rats up as Calderon sends troops to curb trafficking, raising total deaths above 28,000 since the crackdown began.
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PRC Fines Picacho Hills Utility Head in $1.8 Million Sanction
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission imposes an 1.8 million dollar penalty on Picacho Hills Utility Co with 95 percent borne by president Stephen Blanco and five percent by the company. Blanco plans to appeal to the state Supreme Court while arguing PRC lacks jurisdiction.
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Roswell Budget Keeps UFO Festival Funding Questioned
Roswell officials approved a preliminary May budget cutting funding for future events while reviewing lodger’s tax use for the UFO Festival. Mayor and councilors debated the 150000 allocation with festival leaders and planners, stressing accountability and review.
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Balderas Details Fiscal Watchdog Reforms
Balderas cites annual government auditing and his leadership in using subpoena power a citizen fraud hotline and a white collar crime unit. He says agencies delaying reports should risk funding and that communities should account for spending before projects like parks. He previously served as Albuquerque assistant district attorney and state representative.
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July durable goods rise hides aircraft surge dip elsewhere
Commerce Department data show overall orders for durable goods increased in July driven by a 76 percent surge in aircraft demand. Excluding transportation, durable goods orders fell sharply, marking the steepest drop since January and signaling weak housing and construction activity amid fading tax credits and low mortgage rates.
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Weekly Horoscope Snapshots for Aries to Pisces
The column outlines daily guidance for each zodiac sign. Aries aims for insights tonight after Chill. Taurus should stay focused and investigate motivations, with downtime planned. Gemini leads with flexibility and social invites. Cancer seeks distant news with detachment to reach the bottom line. Leo cautions on financial trust, Virgo notes behind the scenes, Libra holds fort with tech changes, Scorpio embraces challenges, Sagittarius considers domestic shifts, Capricorn experiences daily surprises, Aquarius questions risks, Pisces follows inner guidance toward a personal treat tonight.
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