Debt brink as debt limit talks loom and budget clashes persist
Washington faces a fresh fiscal clash as a two year payroll tax cut expires and automatic spending cuts loom. Republicans demand deeper spending cuts and tax overhaul while Obama calls for more revenue, heightening stalemate and risking a first ever default unless a new agreement emerges.
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Prostitution Case Faces NM Supreme Court Over Online Site
Garcia and Flory, arrested in 2011 on promoting prostitution, challenge Judge Whitaker’s ruling that an online message board is not a house of prostitution. Prosecutors appeal seeking clarity on grand jury duties. Gov. Martinez calls for updated laws to target online sites promoting prostitution.
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Suspects Named in Lea County Deputy Shooting Case
James Gomez and Molina, both in Lea County Detention Center, are listed as persons of interest in the shooting of Sgt. Michael Tovar during a Chaves County warrant service in Hobbs. The investigation involves multiple agencies with evidence sent to a Santa Fe lab and Crime Stoppers seeking tips.
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Debate Over Sandy Aid Sparks Bipartisan Clash
The House and Senate pursue a $9 billion flood insurance measure to aid Sandy victims as political tensions flare. President Obama and governors Christie and Cuomo press for quick action while lawmakers weigh immediate relief and longer term recovery funds.
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