States absorb most unaccompanied immigrant children in 2014
Federal data show Texas, New York, Florida, California, Virginia and Maryland received the most unaccompanied children released to sponsors through July 7 under a 2014 program. Most minors came from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, with large concentrations in Los Angeles and Harris County, Texas.
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Commencement Addresses Inspire 69 Graduates
Garcia urged graduates to pursue imagination and service as 69 students from across the country received certificates. Leah Lucier and faculty honored each occupational discipline while Barron Farnell of Crested Butte shared a message of perseverance and self-worth. The speaker emphasized commence ment marks a beginning and urged serving others to improve both recipients and communities.
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Veterans bill talks stall amid partisan clashes and calls to act
In a hastily scheduled session Miller urged continuation of talks with House and Senate negotiators over the veterans measure. Sanders and most Democratic members skipped the meeting with Kirkpatrick the lone Democrat present, prompting Boehner to label the absence shameful. Miller warned talks have not collapsed and pressed for a deal before adjournment, while Sanders dismissed the plan as a take it or leave it gambit. The VA seeks 17.6 billion to hire staff, expand facilities, and upgrade systems to reduce care delays, with private care expansion cited as a major but contested cost.
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Truck Crash Near Hondo River Leaves Debri and Questions
A Roswell truck left the road while crossing the bridge over the Hondo River and rolled once, ending on its tires. Two passengers were in the vehicle. one injured person was hospitalized. Driver passed a field sobriety test, no DWI case, with citations pending. Scene techs used laser-scanned tripods to reconstruct the crash.
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Lawmakers Invite Moniz to See WIPP Recovery Plans
In June lawmakers urged Energy Secretary Moniz to observe WIPP recovery efforts firsthand in Carlsbad. They said workers and the community would benefit from hearing the department's plans for restoring full operation.
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