New Mexico Democrats begin first presidential caucus
In Albuquerque and across the state Democratic voters head to noon to 7 p.m. for New Mexico's first presidential caucus with 26 delegates at stake. Campaigning by Kerry Dean Clark Lieberman cette. officials note expected turnout, curbside voting aid, and possible snow disruptions.
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New Mexico Democrats Expect High Caucus Turnout
County officials amid Roswell polling confusion push for vast Democratic turnout in the first state caucus. Virginia Garcia notes historic moment as three county polling sites operate and ads apologize for misprinted precinct numbers. Early Kerry lead cited with Wesley Clark and Howard Dean trailing. Absentee ballots high and enthusiasm builds for turnout.
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Velasquez backs gross receipts tax in Roswell bid for Ward V
Roswell City Council candidate Elena Velasquez, 55, seeks re election in Ward V. She cites hearing value of average voters and supports a gross receipts tax to attract business. Velasquez, wife Adan, owns Adan's Paint and Body Shop, and has served on the Roswell School Board and ENMU Roswell boards. Election day March 2 with polls 7 am to 7 pm. absentee voting starts February 4.
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President unveils 2.4 trillion budget amid deficits and war costs
President Bush proposed a 2.4 trillion dollar budget cutting many programs and aiming to halve the deficit in five years. The plan increases military and security funding while forecasting a 50 billion dollar Iraq Afghanistan request and a 2009 shortfall of 237 billion, sparking Democrat criticism of shortchanged social programs.
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