Congressional clash over budget taxes and cuts widens
Ohio Republican signals willingness to back party positions and close tax loopholes as part of a fiscal cliff deal. Obama vows revenue as social programs face reform, with Medicare eligibility ages and benefit adjustments on the table amid stalled talks and partisan tension.
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House
Ohio
Obama
White House
Jay Carney
Michigan
Boehner
Law decison on teacher license suspension survives hearing
The hearing examined allegations against teacher David Lawrence over a late night visit by a student after a basketball game. Lawrence denied any relationship and defended his conduct as poor judgment. Lawyers argued for suspension or revocation with exhibits due by February 1, 2013.
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Goddard
Roswell
Romero
Doug Jones-Witt
Powell
Jones-Witt
PED
Morgan Lyman
RISD
David Lawrence
New Mexico
Lymon
Witt
Lyman
Andrew Sweet
Parole Process Tightened to Prevent Early Releases
Corrections records chief Cathy Catanach oversees daily sign offs on inmate files to ensure accurate paroles. The centralized system now checks pending court cases and avoids weekend releases, with the aim of preventing unsafe discharges and keeping families from unhappiness.
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Cathy Catanach
Corrections Records Bureau
Catanach
NM Woman Charged With Fed Fraud in RX Drug Case
Veronica Hernandez of Mesilla Park faces federal charges for fraudulently acquiring and distributing prescription pain medication. She appeared in court and is in a halfway house pending trial after an investigation begun July by a pharmacist who alleged a fraudulent prescription for 360 oxycodone tablets. If convicted she could face up to 20 years in prison.
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Las Cruces
New Mexico
U.S
Veronica Hernandez
Mesilla Park
Hernandez
Alleg
Egypt Moves Toward Referendum Amid protests and Military Role
Egypt faces a polarized push over a draft constitution as protesters urge a no vote and Morsi extends military oversight. Clashes leave casualties while rights groups warn of further abuses and demand limits on military policing powers.
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Morsi
Constituent Assembly
Muslim Brotherhood
Hosni Mubarak
Mubarak
Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui
Amnesty International
Human Rights Watch
Drilling Impact on Air Obscured by Boom and Leaks
Federal researchers warn drilling can be managed but leaks flaring and pollution risk rise with rapid industry growth. NOAA notes 4 percent methane loss in Colorado wells and winter smog spikes in mountain basins. Fort Worth area North Texas shale boom shows potential to curb or worsen pollution with better infrastructure.
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Russell Schnell
Federal Earth System Research Laboratory
Boulder
Colo
al Gore
Associated Press
Gore
Colorado
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA
New York
Los Angeles
North
Texas
Fort Worth
Gratitude for Support After Beloved Father David Salas
The Salas family thanks nephews and friends for kindness and love shown during their loss. Gratitude goes to all who expressed support at the funeral services, with special appreciation for Punch Pena for his dedication and loyalty.
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David M. Salas
David
Punch” Pena
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