Gov Martinez weighs DNA sampling expansion for felonies
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez pushes lawmakers to broaden DNA testing to anyone arrested for any felony, not just violent offenses. Critics warn this raises civil liberties concerns and costs while the state grapples with a tight budget and housing reforms. A federal ruling on DNA searches adds to the legal caution ahead of potential changes.
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Diane Denish
New Mexico
Martinez
Round House
Texas
Congress
New New Mexico
Pennsylvania
U.S. Supreme Court
New Mexico News Services
Editorial: dangers of heated rhetoric in US politics
The piece argues post Tucson that violence should not be blamed on political discourse. It notes the January attack as the act of a mentally deranged individual, critiques using tragedy for partisan points, and urges focus on gun control reforms in Arizona to curb access to handguns for those with mental health issues.
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Stephen Timms
Labour
Liberal Democrat
Nigel Jones
Andrew Pennington
Gabrielle Giffords
Arizona
United States
Philly
Barack Obama
Philadelphia
Tucson
Obama
U.S. and Japan vow new strategic aims amid regional tensions
In Washington, Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed to set new common strategic goals for Asia Pacific and beyond. They cited relocation disputes over Futenma, China’s growing military power, and North Korea’s provocations as key pressures on ties. They said six party talks on denuclearization, and U.S.–North Korea talks, depend on concrete steps by Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear program. They urged multilevel communication with China to prevent crises.
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Seiji Maehara
U.S
Hillary Clinton
Asia-Pacific
Marine Corps
Futenma
Okinawa
China
North Korea
Maehara
Clinton
Pyongyang
Japan
Filibuster supports Senate’s cooling role in debate
The piece argues filibuster preserves minority voices in the Senate and slows legislation as intended. It critiques overuse of the amendment tree practice and notes that blocking participation undermines the Constitution’s balance between majority and minority. Senator Udall is cited on delays and obstruction.
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House of Representatives
United States
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Washington
Jimmy Stewart
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D-N.m
Doonesbury Dr Gott Yawning Health Advice Dialogue
The column discusses excessive yawning linked to vasovagal reactions and potential cardiac issues, advising medical evaluation and offering aHealth Report Sleep Wake Disorders. It also answers a reader about scleroderma, noting localized forms may resolve while systemic forms require medications to manage pain and symptoms.
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Wickliffe
DR. Gott
Marines Promote and Welcome New Recruits in 1985
25 Years Ace Marine Pvt. Harry L Wesson Jr completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego following Artesia High School graduation in 1985. Marine Tommy G Brown of Dexter was promoted to lance corporal with the 2nd Force Service Support Group at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville N C after enlisting in August 1984.
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Harry L. Wesson Jr
Artesia
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
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Marine Corps
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Billy G. Brown
Dexter
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Camp Lejeune
Lacksonville
N.C
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