Radical debate over bioengineered crops and aid
The piece argues that bioengineered crops can boost yields and nutrition for subsistence farmers, while activists fear safety and biodiversity risks. It urges testing, warns against harming the poor by protests, and favors golden rice alongside vitamins to combat blindness.
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United Nations
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Burger King USDA clash over humane slaughter act enforcement
A letter questions USDA enforcement after Burger King's petition to enforce the Humane Slaughter Act, linking decades of industry influence to food policy. It cites Slaughterhouse and undercover investigations, noting protests against McDonald's and Burger King and urging a shift to plant based foods.
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Congress
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America
Washington
McDonald’s
Roswell Launches Campaign Rolling With Roswell-We've Got It All
The Roswell Chamber of Development and Commerce promotes a city pride campaign with Mayor Jerry Smith and Chamber President Michael McCann declaring Roswell has it all. U.S. Senator Harrison Schmitt criticizes BLM fence modification proposals for underestimating rancher impacts. First grader Paula McLain displays a large valentines symbol in observance of St Valentine’s Day.
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Roswell
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Harrison
Jack” Schmitt
R-N.m
Bureau of Land Management
BLM
Paula McLain
Washington Avenue
Paul McLain
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Redistricting in New Mexico aims to boost Native American voting power
Judge Frank H. Allen Jr. ruled that Native Americans have faced diluting district designs and unequal access, redrawing state House districts to create six seats with a reasonable opportunity for Native American candidates. The ruling, appealed, echoes earlier 1984 and historical voting-rights battles.
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Frank H. Allen Jr
Allen
House of Representatives
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Bernalillo
Corrales
Rio Rancho
Santa Fe New Mexican
Miguel H. Trujillo
Isleta Pueblo
Trujillo
Gary Johnson
Bush Blames Arafat as Talks Hit Turbulent Ground
President Bush, after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon four times, singles out Yasser Arafat as the obstacle to peace and demands he curb terror before restoration of U S relations. Bush budgets 300 million for Palestinian aid while European and Arab leaders warn of radicalization if Arafat is isolated. Sharon calls Arafat an obstacle, and the piece recalls Sharon’s hard line and past actions, including the 1953 Qibya attack.
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Middle East
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Cardinal Law and the Boston clergy crisis critique
The piece condemns Cardinal Bernard Law for inaction on priest sexual abuse, arguing he failed to remove abusers and protect children. It notes civil reparations by bishops, questions the church stance, and urges the withdrawal of the failed father to restore trust.
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Cardinal Law
John O’sullivan
UPI
Chicago Sun-Times
Christ
O'Sullivan
John Geoghan
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