Gulf claims under fire in Obama compensation vow
President Obama pledged in a White House speech last June that the $20 billion BP oil spill compensation fund would aid victims quickly and fairly. The remarks, reported from a White House event, frame ongoing scrutiny of disbursement processes as officials seek transparency and speed.
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Vets press Pearce on transportation and Sage Day plans
Top 5 v Top 5 update notes officials press Pearce on transit options as Sage Day events are scheduled for February 26. Kintigh's curfew clears committee while community voices express support with a heartfelt greeting. Montoya and Montoya enter burglary pleas in a related court filing.
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Broncs Rally For Win In Conference Clash
The New Mexico Military Institute men’s basketball team snapped a nine game skid with a rally against Frank Phillips College. NMMI trailed at halftime but surged in the second half to secure the win on Page B1.
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City and state push to save Youth ChalleNGe Academy
Officials and lawmakers press the Legislature to provide about 2 million dollars in capital outlay to renovate facilities and keep the Roswell Youth ChalleNGe Academy open. Cadets and foundation representatives toured the Roundhouse seeking support and public awareness.
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Valentines Day weddings in Chaves County rotunda
The Chaves County Administrative Center rotunda hosted a Valentine’s Day wedding event presided by Magistrate Court Judge Eugene M. De Los Santos. Volunteers decorated, built an arbor, and witnessed couples like P J Marshall and George Riese tie the knot amid county teamwork and community spirit.
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George Riese
Panel OKs public school budget bill
The House Education Committee in Santa Fe approved a budget plan cutting state public school spending by 1.2 percent for next year. The nearly 2.4 billion allocation covers the Public Education Department and programs including pre kindergarten, with potential cuts including one fewer professional development day and about 5 million in administrative savings. Governor Martinez had proposed a larger 30 million cut in admin costs.
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House Education Committee
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Obama's Budget Plan Sets Modest Cuts and Revenues
President Obama released a $3.7 trillion budget aiming to freeze or trim some safety nets while avoiding deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare. The plan projects a $1.1 trillion deficit for the coming year, seeks $1.1 trillion in 10-year savings, and relies on tax increases and spending shifts to fund education infrastructure and research amid a fragile economy.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Obama
Strikes Spread as Egypt Protests Grow Demands for Change
Thousands of state workers from ambulance crews to police and bank staff joined protests demanding higher pay amid a military pledge to steer a transition to civilian rule. The Armed Forces Supreme Council promised constitutional amendments within 10 days and a referendum within two months, while activists pressed to dissolve the National Democratic Party and form a technocrat cabinet within 30 days.
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