Severe winter storm disrupts travel across Plains and Midwest
The storm stretches from the Southwest to the Midwest with heavy snow, freezing rain, and travel advisories. Inter state 25 and Inter state 70 see snowpack in Colorado and Kansas. Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois face ice and slick roads. Chicago area flights canceled. Mount Rushmore closed. Amtrak disrupts Penn Station service amid outages.
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Club McKelvey Urges Community Volunteers For Boys & Girls Club
Club McKelvey urged residents to volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club, noting three volunteers distributed stuffed animals after a pup show and that the club seeks 15 to 20 volunteers for its summer program serving 200 to 250 kids. Interested individuals can visit 201 S Garden Ave for information.
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Isfahan memorial clashes amid protests and arrests
Farid Salavati described riot police clubbing and kicking crowds at a memorial in Isfahan where more than 50 people were arrested. Basijis used tear gas and pepper spray. authorities banned foreign media. Protesters also confronted security at Ayatollah Taheri's home and at Qom office of Grand Ayatollah Saanei.
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Senate poised to pass historic health care reform in New Mexico
Sen. Tom Udall asserts the Senate may approve a health care bill expanding coverage to over 90 percent of New Mexicans through varied means including a nonprofit option. He cautions this is not final and House reconciliation is needed before a presidential signature. Rep. Martin Heinrich shares cautious optimism for bipartisan progress.
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Senate health bill moves forward amid legal challenges
The Senate passed a health care measure amid disputes over federal funding for Medicaid expansion and a potential court challenge. Republicans argued it oversteps federal authority while Democrats defend Nebraska's special deal and a broader expansion. The final vote time was moved up by one hour to 7 am due to weather.
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