Review of air security after Detroit near miss and Abdulmutallab case
A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel guest editorial criticizes Homeland Security claims of a smooth system after the Christmas Day Detroit incident. It notes passengers thwarted the attack, questions the delay in investigating Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's visa, and calls for a congressional probe. It mentions possible bans on full body scanners and urges urgency in fixing gaps.
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ABC
Homeland Security
Janet Napolitano
Detroit
Napolitano
Barack Obama
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab
U.S
Abuja
Yemen
Abdulmutallab
United States
Congress
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Nellie T. Ross becomes Wyoming's first woman governor
On January 5, 1925 Nellie T. Ross was sworn in as Wyoming's first female governor after the death of her husband. The note recalls historic firsts and key events tied to the date, including Arnold's raid on Richmond and the Dreyfus affair.
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Nellie T. Ross
Wyoming
U.S
Frank E. Lucas
Ross
William B. Ross
Benedict Arnold
Rich
Students of the Month named at Mesa and El Capitan schools
Mesa Middle School announces January Students of the Month Val Avila Heather Cochrane Pablo Serrano and Jennifer Welch. El Capitan Elementary names 17 Chapparal Citizens of the Month across grades from Kindergarten to Sixth with multiple students listed by grade.
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Mesa Middle School
Val Avila
Valentine Avila
Heather Cochrane
Robert Cochrane
Pablo Serrano
Joaquin Serrano
Jennifer Welch
Jim Welch
el Capitan Elementary School
Chapparal
Elena Hernandez
de Dee Yearicks
Celena Copeland
Sally Floyd
Ofelia Ruiz
Danny Juliana
Joseph Ponce
Jason Forest
Monica Polaco
Mandi Lair
Maxine Sedillo
Jeremy Willis
Santos Franco
Deantha Melton
Kyle Shaver
Karl Adams
Andrea Anaya
Budget cuts stir debate on pay, perks, and pets in New Mexico
A New Mexico editorial argues for selective furloughs and exempting low paid state workers while criticizing double dipping and missed cuts. It highlights the governor's vetoes, UNM costs, and the K9 unit rule as examples of illogical budget balancing.
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Bruce Kohl
Securities Division
Kohl
Theodore Parnall
Richardson
UNM
David Schmidly
Ace
Echo
Corrections Department
Wendy
Animal Protection of
New Mexico
New Mexico News Services
Optimism for 2010 and shifts in global focus
The piece blends humor on new political lexicon from Copenhagen to Obama and Ahmadinejad with hopes for 2010. It praises South Korea as a rising power with a bold energy deal and G20 leadership while criticizing North Korea and urging resignations of several major leaders, including Gordon Brown.
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Denmark
U.N
Ban Ki-moon
Copenhagen
U.S
Obama
Iran
South Korea
North
Singapore
Seoul
United Arab Republic
Hyundai
Britain
Gordon Brown
Rural New Mexico Growth Steers Redistricting Stakes
Eastern and southeastern New Mexico show the slowest growth from 2000 to 2008, risking loss of legislative seats after the 2010 Census. Albuquerque’s booming metro area leads with 16.4 percent growth, while redistricting after 2010 could favor Democrats if they gain governor and leverage in a divided Legislature.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Brian Sanderoff
Sanderoff
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Las Cruces
Dona Ana
GOP
Gary Johnson
Johnson
House of Representative
Senate
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