Immigration reform debate hinges on guest workers role
The piece argues guest workers are the key to immigration reform, not amnesty. It criticizes Rep. Gutierrez for excluding guest workers and warns the plan risks Republican votes and conservative Democratic opposition. It suggests adding guest worker language to win passage.
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Congress
Luis Gutierrez
D-Ill
Gutierrez
United States
National Public Radio
Nuts! McAuliffe refuses surrender in Battle of the Bulge
On December 22 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge U S Brig Gen Anthony C McAuliffe replied Nuts to a German surrender demand He stood firm as the Allied counteroffensive began Also noted are historical events including Esek Hopkins becoming Continental Navy commander in 1775 and Beethoven premieres in 1808.
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U.S
Anthony C. McAuliffe
Ludwig van Beethoven
Vienna
Austria
Giacomo Puccini
Lucca
Italy
AAUW and Chaves County honor two girls at Goddard High
Alicia May and Gerri Ann DeLorimiere are named AAUW Girl and Silverbell at Goddard High School. May is a Who's Who honoree and Girls State Delegate. DeLorimiere is vice president of student council, a Girls State delegate, and a Who's Who honoree. Roxanne K. Yates of Roswell joins Girl Scouts national board, after two decades of service with Zia Council.
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Alicia May
Gerri Ann DeLorimiere
AAUW
Goddard High School
American Association of University Women
Service League
Chaves County
May
Donald May
DeLorimiere
Gerry DeLorimiere
Roxanne K. Yates
Roswell
Girl Scouts of the
U.S.A
Girl Scouts
Zia Girl Scout Council
You might be a New Mexican this week
A humorous holiday feature from New Mexico News Services playful parade of regional quirks and local color. The piece riffs on costumes, phrases, and everyday life that mark distinct New Mexican identity across towns like Socorro Gallup Hobbs Farmington and Santa Fe.
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Jeff Foxworthy
Santa Fe
Ruidoso
Bubba
Chuey
Socorro
Hobbs
Farmington
Gallup
New Mexico News Services
Obama still defining his stance amid wars and reform
The piece argues Obama has not settled into a clear hawk or dove role after a year in office. It cites his Afghanistan troop build up and health care compromises, noting liberal losses and GOP support for the war while questioning the war’s justification and costs.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Senate
Obama
Afghanistan
Democratic Party
China
Diplomats face U S pressure as Pakistan resists harsher action
Washington presses Pakistan to intensify the fight against militants including al Qaeda and the Haqqani network. Pakistan, wary of U S motives, resists pulling forces deeper into tribal areas while U S officials seek greater Pakistani cooperation and even possible U S actions against militants with Islamabad’s support.
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Pakistan
Washington
U.S
al- Qaida
Taliban
Afghanistan
America
Haqqani
Jalaluddin Haqqani
Waziristan
United States
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Mike Mullen
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
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