$1 Trillion Spending Bill Nears Final Shape in Congress
A tentative agreement structures a sprawling Omnibus spending bill splitting funding between military and environmental priorities while limiting social policy shifts. The plan freezes most agency budgets near prior levels, funds Afghanistan operations, and trims EPA funding, with votes anticipated in the House and Senate before the Friday deadline.
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Water plant violations draw funding push for New Mexico
The May EPA order to fix a sewage treatment plant along the Rio Grande follows a chlorine spill that killed fish. Some engineers estimate up to 3 million dollars needed for compliance as grants from a jobs act could fund water projects and infrastructure, boosting construction jobs and aiding environmental protection. Local officials and unions push for funding, noting 750 million dollars and 3,700 jobs potentially directed to New Mexico.
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Supreme Court weighs Arizona immigration case in 2012 term
The high court faces Arizona v. United States 11-182 as it weighs whether states may enforce immigration rules amid federal limits. Justice Kagan will not participate. Arguments likely in April with a decision due by summer. debate centers on state power versus federal immigration policy.
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Romney Gingrich clash fuels race to Iowa and New Hampshire
Romney and Gingrich trade barbs over private sector, Washington influence and campaign tactics as Gingrich expands lead in national polls. Romney touts grassroots strength in New Hampshire while Gingrich courts voters with large venues and a reshaped campaign staff amid a tightening nominating contest.
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Salas Departs City Fire Chief Role
The city confirms Salas is leaving as chief and Deputy Fire Chief Chad Hamill will be acting fire chief until a permanent replacement is named.
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