Supreme Court ruling opens floodgates for corporate political spending
The court's 5 4 decision allows corporations and unions to use general treasury funds for election ads, weakening donor limits while preserving disclosure and bans on direct corporate contributions. The ruling shifts influence toward wealthy interests and may reshape campaigns, with limited relief for voter protections.
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Kudos for Giselle Keith program to quit smoking
Readers praise Giselle Keith and the Cool Tools for Quitting Smoking program at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell. The letter notes free nicotine patches and support, helping lifelong smokers quit, and provides contact numbers for ENMU Roswell.
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Roswell Boys Club honors three youths this month
The Roswell Boys Club of America names Shane Willis, Raymond Franco and Chris Peyton to youth honors. Flora Vista Elementary School lists Falcons of the Month by grade with multiple students celebrated across levels.
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Arcelia Peyton
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Lisa Cobos
Ramona Lujan
Albert Artiaga
Maria Zavala
Monica Alvarado
Monique Oropesa
Jesse Contreras
Cruz Zavala
Christy Peck
Lorenzo Rivera
Louie Salcido
Diana Elizalde
Rachel Romero
Vanessa Soliz
Christina Gallegos
Michelle Herbert
Christine Villanueva
Felisha Rodriguez
Brandon Rowe
Wesley Willis
Restructuring Politics and Tax Policy in New Mexico
As legislators debate how to fund state operations, a long view favors restructuring government. A Carruthers committee proposes merging departments and revising education funding, while critics warn of rural impact. Tax policy shifts loom amid lessons from past cuts and new economic realities.
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Jerry Apodaca
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Obama faces a tougher second year as Republicans resist reforms
The piece notes President Obama, now in year two, facing a solid Republican opposition that imperils universal health care and other reforms after Scott Brown's Massachusetts victory. It cites Senate dynamics, party loyalty issues, and looming midterms while contrasting Obama with his predecessor on foreign image.
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Marines Leave Iraq Again Open Question Lingers
The departure is hailed as the final chapter yet the past shows Marines leaving only to return. Maj. Gen. Rick Tryon cautions that an insurgent element remains, even as political turmoil may affect withdrawals. Historical recalls note heavy casualties in 2004 and a still fragile security landscape in Anbar.
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