Obama and Giffords Push Gun Control After Newtown
On the anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly urge action through their Americans for Responsible Solutions group. Obama aims to reinstate the assault weapon ban close background check loopholes and push data sharing while Biden reviews recommendations.
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City leaders urged prayer as 21 day fast begins
The Roswell community observed a citywide prayer event with a proclamation by Mayor Del Jurney designating January 8 to 29 as days of fasting and prayer. Doctors and organizers discussed types of fasting, community access via a nightly conference call, and a Facebook event page as pastors, officials, and residents participated.
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U.S. weighs long term force in Afghanistan after 2014
American officials debate how many troops remain after combat pulls end in 2014 with options from 3,000 to 15,000. Defense Secretary Panetta supports a counterterrorism force of about 9,000 plus training troops. Fewer than 100 al Qaida fighters left in Afghanistan as the risk of collapse looms.
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Texas seeks Supreme Court ruling over Rio Grande water split
Texas asks the Supreme Court to force New Mexico to follow the 2008 water agreement and compensate for alleged annual diversions of tens of thousands of acre feet from the Elephant Butte reservoir. The dispute centers on drought stressed shares shifting to 62 percent to Texas and 38 percent to New Mexico, amid dwindling river flows and groundwater pumping.
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Congress debate over VAWA reauthorization pressures Pearce
New Mexico residents and advocates pressed Rep Steve Pearce to back reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Protesters outside Albuquerque GOP headquarters argued the Senate version better protects Native American, immigrant, and gay and lesbian victims.
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