Fire risk and power lines spur New Mexico fire policy
An analysis on who should pay for fires started by downed power lines, focusing on Las Conchas and related blazes. The piece examines wider easements, thinning, and cooperation among utilities, Forest Service, regulators, and private landowners, plus congressional actions and local fireworks debates.
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Jemez Mountains
U. S. Forest Service
Tom Udall
Martin Heinrich
Steve Pearce
Ben Ray Lujan
Udall-Heinrich
Forest Service
Utilities
Pearce
Feds
Susan
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Supreme Court weakening of Voting Rights Act impact
Editorial notes the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling that Section 4 preclearance is unconstitutional, opening room for photo ID and other voting restrictions. It argues Congress could update the Act but lacks will, leaving core protections intact while hindering enforcement.
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U.S. Supreme Court
John Roberts
America
Congress
Georgia
Justice Department
U.S
Faulkner Wisdom and the Six Year Itch for GOP Futures
The essay argues the GOP faces the six year itch post-presidency, citing historical patterns that after re-elections the ruling party loses House seats and energy. It notes Obama’s 2012 national popular vote win, Democrats’ House edge in votes, and the idea that history favors change in 2014 for Republicans.
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U.S
William Faulkner
GOP
Barack Obama
Dwight
David Eisenhower
White House
Charlie Cook
Cook
Clinton
Lacunar Stroke Explained by Dear Doctor K
The lacunar stroke affects small deep brain arteries and can cause significant disability. High blood pressure damages these vessels and promotes plaques in larger arteries. recovery varies with early treatment and rehabilitation. Manage risk factors, consider daily aspirin, control blood pressure, quit smoking, and maintain a healthy diet to reduce recurrence.
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Doctor K
AskDoctors
Komaroff
Harvard Pesca
Ask
Ck Doctor
Shattuck St
Boston
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