Gun dealers challenge rifle directive in Arizona case
An Arizona gun dealers lawyer argued that the Obama administration exceeded its legal authority by ordering dealers in Southwestern border states to report gun sales as part of efforts to curb trafficking to Mexican drug gangs.
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21 Days of Prayer and Fasting kicks off
The program starts with Gray promoting a focus on retirement funds as part of a 21 days of prayer and fasting. Police catch Servanter and seek more information amid a Dexter top Hagerman effort.
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Petersons comeback fuels Griffin inspiration for NFL return
Washington report notes Adrian Peterson set a high standard by returning from major knee surgery and nearing the single season rushing record. The piece suggests Robert Griffin III can draw motivation from Petersons comeback as he eyes a similar return.
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Obituary notices and a weather brief on page A7
Obituaries list Lula Madsen Robert Ruzek Vida Lou Southern Kimberly Hobbs Niece David Chrisman Jr Harlan O Dell Webb and Virginia M Parmley. The page also shows a forecast with a high of 58 and a low of 34.
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Biden vows action on gun control in address to nation
Vice President Biden pledged urgent steps against gun violence and said the Obama administration may use executive actions or seek congressional measures. He cautioned against inaction while noting NRA opposition and political realities ahead of a key meeting.
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New Mexico Gov Announces Medicaid Expansion Plan
Gov Susana Martinez announced New Mexico will expand Medicaid to about 170 000 low income adults under federal health care law. The plan aligns with Obama reforms as Martinez spoke in Albuquerque at a child welfare and juvenile justice conference drawing cheers.
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Finance committee backs police attorney position debate
City finance panel met to firm up recommendations for tonight’s council meeting on funding a police attorney. The proposal, costing about 42 196.56 for six months, would require a budget adjustment and could be a contract or city employee role. Councilors Sandoval and Craig opposed the idea.
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Obama taps Jack Lew for Treasury Secretary in second term
President Barack Obama will nominate White House chief of staff Jack Lew as Secretary of the Treasury, seeking a seasoned budget expert to steer budget talks with Congress and stabilize the economy. The move accelerates a broader White House staff reshuffle across the Pentagon, State, CIA and Labor as Lew would be the new treasury chief.
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Sheriff Coon: SO Now Up To Full Staff Milestone Reached
Chaves County Sheriff Rob Coon announced the sheriff's office is at 100 percent staffing after prior shortages. Roswell Police Department reduced vacancies to 15 as recruitment continues, while New Mexico State Police also seeks personnel. The sheriff’s office hired two sworn officers, one a retired FBI agent and the other from a local agency. the former FBI agent is Dennis Kintigh.
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New Mexico panel backs small state worker pay raises
The Legislative Finance Committee proposes a 1 percent across the board raise for state workers and a 3 percent raise for state police officers in the 2014 budget. The plan would fund nearly 5.9 billion dollars for education and government programs with about 232 million more than the current year, and includes pension contributions and a reversal of a 2009 pension swap.
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