Tribes seek court action in beef plant dispute
Northwestern tribes including Warm Springs and Yakima asked the court Thursday to intervene in a Valley Meat case. A judge will decide August 2 on a temporary restraining order to halt operations for six months to a year at the Sigourney Iowa plant. Rick De Los Santos plans to hire 40 to 100 workers once running and will use third parties for animal delivery and export.
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Hellen family history spans Charlie and Alice’s ranching life
Bill and Charlotte recount Charlie Hellen a cattleman who built El Ebanito Ranch near Roswell with wife Alice a Washington socialite Their story notes dangers of the frontier, Charlie’s gunless habits after losing his pistol and Alice’s diary entries revealing enduring partnership culminating in 1965 death and family pride in Roswell
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Roswell Council weighs lodging tax and convention center plans
Council amends ordinance to start Nov 1 and allow three months to adjust rates as Roswell ponders a remodeled convention center. Critics warn higher rates may push travelers to alternative towns while business leaders urge a clear financing plan and community collaboration.
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Obama Defends Health Law Amid Cost Concerns and Rebates
President Obama staged a White House defense of the health care law as union leaders warn of higher costs and reduced work hours to skirt coverage. He cited 8.5 million refunds averaging $100 under insurer spending rules while Republicans argue the law harms struggling families. The administration touts $3.4 billion in lower premiums but many individuals face unclear costs outside employer plans as online marketplaces roll out.
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Detroit’s decline and GM’s rebound reshape city’s fortunes
The narrative traces Detroit’s decline from automotive prosperity to shrinking population and aging infrastructure. It notes suburban growth, plant relocations, falling tax revenue, rising crime, and outsourcing of auto jobs. GM’s restructuring brought profits and jobs, while Detroit faces a $380 million deficit and up to $20 billion in long term debt.
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