Senate votes to raise debt ceiling by 290 billion
The Senate approved a 290 billion increase to the Treasury borrowing limit to 12.4 trillion, a temporary rise lasting until mid February with another vote planned January 20. The party line split 60 to 39, Republicans largely opposing while Democrats supported the measure. lawmakers vow to leverage future debt ceiling votes for deficit reduction.
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Associated Press
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Yucca Center proposed replacement for Roswell youth space
Eighth grade students from Sidney Gutierrez Middle School urge Roswell to replace the failing Yucca Center with a new facility for recreation, art, and a safe hangout such as a snack bar to attract families and reduce youth trouble.
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New Yorks Manhattan Bridge Opens Under McClellan
On December 31 1909 New York City Mayor George B McClellan Jr opened the Manhattan Bridge to vehicular traffic on his last day in office. The date marks New Years Eve 2009 as the year’s final day with a century old infrastructure milestone.
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New York City
George B. McClellan Jr
Local students earn scholarships and promotions
Pam Butcher, 1982 Goddard High School graduate and Roswell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butcher, receives the Brent T. Lynch Criminal Justice Scholarship for West Texas State University in the 1984 fall term. Jerry A. Zingraf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Katz, is promoted to senior airman and serves as a jet engine mechanic at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro North Carolina with the 4th Component Repair Squadron. his wife Brenda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gonzales of Roswell.
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Pam Butcher
Goddard High School
Brent T. Lynch
West Texas State University
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Edward Butcher
Roswell
Jerry A. Zingraf
Dan Katz
Zingraf
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Goldsboro
N.C
New Mexico reaches two million population mark in 2009
The July 1 2009 estimate puts New Mexico at 2 009 671 residents up 22 908 from 2008 a 1 2 percent rise Growth slowed since 2005 2006 with natural increase contributing about 63 percent and net migration 37 percent Migrants totaled 3 366 from other states and the rest from foreign countries Between 2000 and 2009 the state added 190 630 people with two thirds from natural increase and one third from migration Think New Mexico proposes soda tax and bills to curb tobacco like products while Governor Richardson seeks a statewide ban on driving texting and calls Other notes include a stalled 18 mph bicycle boulevard in Albuquerque a new high school cheerleading sport and a proposed reimposed gross receipts tax on food with tax relief via food stamps Cloudcroft recovers from a 100 mph wind event and power restoration efforts continue.
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United States
Terri Cole
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Cloudcroft
System worked claim clouds Obama Katrina contrast
The piece contrasts Bush era vows that the system worked after Hurricane Katrina with Obama era remarks on a near miss by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab. It questions airport security, the watchlist, and security upgrades while noting two reviews ordered by Obama to restore public confidence amid holiday travel.
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George W. Bush
New Orleans
Bush
Amsterdam
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab
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Janet Napolitano
Gibbs
Napolitano
Renewed civility urged as shield for America
An opinion piece critiques the U S security system post Flight 253 highlighting the paradox of terrorists boarding planes with bombs and heroes like Jasper Schuringa. It argues for updated protocols and a culture of civilized masculinity, praising parents like Umaru Mutallab and warning against jihadi cool as propaganda.
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Virginia
Pakistan
Arsalan Iftikhar
Homeland Security
Maggie Gallagher
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