Medal of Honor awarded to Petry for Afghanistan service
President Obama awarded Staff Sergeant Petry the Medal of Honor after his eighth deployment to Afghanistan despite a prior incident. Petry, based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, assists wounded soldiers and carries a prosthetic limb marked with fallen Rangers’ names from the 75th Regiment. The ceremony opened with Lincoln’s 1862 MOH authorization anniversary.
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Governor Martinez pushes in-state procurement bill for NM firms
The governor's office announced a fall special legislative session agenda item to give New Mexico businesses a procurement advantage with state contracts. The plan aims to boost competitiveness and support local firms and workers while highlighting Roswell visits and comments on Southeast New Mexico’s improving jobs picture.
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School board expands electives and policy changes in district
Mackenzie Hunt cites new electives to keep students in school and boost learning. Superintendent Gottlieb explains policy updates allow credit recovery for failed courses and potential graduation rate gains. The board adopts revised grading, medication administration, and self administration rules, with nurse oversight and parent provider authorization.
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Debt talks strain as Obama and McConnell clash on cuts
McConnell unveiled a deficit plan demanding deep spending cuts up to 2.5 trillion dollars while Republicans resist tax increases. Obama and Boehner urged leadership, warning that failure to reach a deal risks a default and a slow recovery. Bloomberg echoed calls to keep the debt ceiling from becoming a hostage issue.
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New Mexico warns of loss in tobacco revenue over tribal sales
State officials question authority to ban unapproved cigarette brands on tribal lands while King cites laws deeming non taxed sales contraband. Allison's store faces scrutiny for selling Seneca cigarettes without tax stamps, risking millions in settlement revenues and escrow compliance.
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