Obama Presses Health Care Reform Amid Bipartisan Tensions
President Obama urged lawmakers not to abandon reform while pressing for a second stimulus and budget measures. He highlighted a three-year domestic spending freeze, a $4 billion education boost, and a deficit-reduction task force. Republicans, led by Gov. Bob McDonnell, resisted larger government roles and tax increases.
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Congress
Michelle Obama
Obama
Washington
Bob McDonnell
Virginia
New Mexico Proposes Domestic Partner Consideration In Marriage Bill
Debate centers on defining marriage as one man and one woman while proposing to add domestic partners to hundreds of statutes. supporters say it levels rights for married and partnered individuals. opponents warn it could pave the way for same sex marriage.
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State of
New Mexico
Espinoza
Wirth
New Mexico Catholic Bishops
Senate
Gail Chasey
Albuquerque
House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee
Britney Spears
Las Vegas
Chasey
Mattarco
Roswell-Record.com
Education Budget Proposal Faces Federal Cutbacks
The Education Committee proposes 24 million in federal stimulus aid next year and 165 million in state funds to offset losses. A 2 percent teacher pay cut was floated by lawmakers but not part of the committee plan. The panel also approved 20.5 million to offset rising insurance costs for schools and staff. Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Stan Rounds notes enrollment growth as districts cope with tougher times. HB3 dictates the education budget plan.
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Oversight Committee
Education Committee
Stan Rounds
Las Cruces
Stark pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Roswell case
Stark, 27, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a Roswell police case after admitting he shot De Los Santos in self defense. Detectives found an Astra revolver and six spent casings at Stark's Walnut Street home during a June investigation. The plea carries up to six years in prison, a $5000 fine, and two years of parole.
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Stark
5Th District Court
de Los Santos
Israel
Walnut Street
Rina Sedillo
M Ybarra
Roswell-Record.com
Olivas case downgraded to no intent to kill
A jury downgraded the charge against Olivas to no intent to kill after testimony. Judge Ralph D. Shamas oversaw a three day trial. Olivas failed to appear for sentencing and a bench warrant was issued. He was arrested with meth in his possession and faces new charges including failure to appear, firearm by a felon, and meth possession. He is held without bond at the Chaves County detention center. A new sentencing hearing is expected next month.
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Shamas
Olivas
Servando Arrelanes
East Hendricks Street
Arrelanes
Jacob Gonzales
Chaves County
Acone
Roswell-Record.com
Toyota accelerator problem likely involves multiple causes
Washington AP reports that Toyota and CTS Corp. disagree on the cause of unintended acceleration. Friction in pedal mechanisms, worn pedals, electronic sensor issues, and design flaws are all cited as possible contributors, with experts warning there is no single fix.
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Toyota
Toyota Motor Corp
CTS Corp
Elkhart
Ind
Raj Rajkumar
Carnegie Mellon University
Automotive Research Lab
Sean Kane
Safety Research and Strategies Inc
Sachusetts-Based
Kane
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