Blagojevic Targets Obama Reid and Jackson Jr
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich calls President Obama and lawmakers harshly in a wiretap transcript. He describes Obama as hen pecked and Reid as a horse's behind while Characterizing Jesse Jackson Jr. as "really bad."
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Warrant Out for Gomez Sparks RPD Arrests and Sentences
Over the past 24 hours RPD arrests were made in the Gomez case. Dexter judge Bell sentenced Leadingham to one day in jail plus probation amid concerns over a new email money scam and questions about local recycling efforts in the All America City.
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McIlroy Opens British Open With 9 Under 63 Lead
Rory McIlroy carved up St Andrews Old Course in calm conditions to take a two shot lead after a 9 under 63 in the opening round. The 137 year Open at St Andrews saw unusual scoring as McIlroy surged ahead.
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Oil cap stops flow at Deepwater Horizon spill site
The 75-ton cap on the Deepwater Horizon spill ends oil flow after 85 days and up to 184 million gallons. BP controls the geyser for now amid cautious optimism, with relief wells pending and a 48 hour safety watch to gauge stability.
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Congress passes wide financial reform in historic bill
Congress passed the broadest bank and market restrictions since the Great Recession. After a year of debate and 22 months since Lehman Brothers collapse triggered global panic, the bill aims to curb risky lending and bolster consumer protections to prevent a renewed meltdown.
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Johnson tours Roswell for Our America Initiative fundraiser
Former Gov Gary Johnson headlines a fundraising stop in Roswell New Mexico as honorary chair of the Our America Initiative a group advocating civil liberties free enterprise and limited government Johnson criticizes Washington spending and says he wants the bank looked after and the checkbook balanced He notes he has been on the road since December 1 and aims to discuss important voter issues while avoiding an endorsement for federal office.
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Commissioners OK station cost add-ons
County commissioners on Thursday approved another round of funding for volunteer fire department buildings in Dunken Rio Felix Penasco and Midway after adding upgrades. Commissioner Kim Chesser said the panel preferred spending but would proceed with add-ons as needed amid prior change orders that raised base costs.
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Roswell Considers Curbside Recycling Amid Landfill Strain
Community leaders debate curbside pickup as Roswell's landfill absorbs increasing tons of aluminum cardboard newspaper and plastic. Pastor Hugh Burroughs urges a city wide model program while supporters cite need to expand drop off and education efforts.
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New Mexico House Race Funds Top $1 Million for Teague Pearce
Democratic Rep Harry Teague and Republican challenger Steve Pearce each report more than 1 million in campaign cash as of June 30 with Teague at about 1.2 million and Pearce just over 1 million. Contributions included from political action committees and notable donors. Heinrich leads in the 1st District with 1.3 million cash on hand against Jon Barela.
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