Change We Can Believe In Faces Old Politics
National Opinion critiques the Obama White House for repeating familiar political tactics. It cites tax issues, lobbying rules, a spending bill with many earmarks, health care reform delays, and quiet back-room deals as evidence of continuity over promised change.
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D-Day memories and modern wars shape U.S. strategy
The piece notes the 66th D-Day anniversary and recounts Allied landings in Normandy. It discusses U.S. battles in Iraq and Afghanistan, Obama’s exit strategy, and a reported global secret war against terrorism, with hints of pre emptive or retaliatory actions.
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Afghanistan
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Helen Thomas
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Roswell Chamber appoints five new members in 25th year
Roswell announces five new members to the Chamber of Commerce including Elizabeth Behnke Mountain Bell contractor Amado Espinosa New York Insurance Co Alden Ritch and Mary Irene Stevens plus James Stockton a CPA and Roswell Rotary president Also Jimmy Schnedar and Brad Bullock win Countdown Contest math bee both eighth graders at Mesa and Mountain View middle schools
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Galarraga perfect game claims spotlight amid umpire error
In a sweeping sports commentary, Armando Galarraga’s near perfect game is highlighted alongside umpire Jim Joyce’s botched call. The piece criticizes MLB for not reversing the ruling, notes Joyce’s apology, and reflects on American attitudes toward praise of good behavior and negative political campaigning. It also covers Hawaii cockfighting legislation and New Mexico legal challenges to cockfighting laws.
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John McEnroe
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Jay Miller
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Sanctions on Iran Seen as Diplomatic Victory
The UN measures are described as a united show of power though unlikely to halt Iran’s mature nuclear program. Iran denounces the move as unfair against its civilian energy goals. The IAEA reports about 4000 centrifuges and 2.5 tons of low enriched uranium, enough for two bombs at higher enrichment.
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Iran
China
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International Atomic Energy Agency
America’s Judeo Christian heritage under siege in public life
A charged opinion piece argues that prayer is being removed from schools and public displays omit God. It cites Jamestown, the Washington Monument, Capitol Visitor Center, Texas textbooks, and media content as evidence of a widening secular trend. Rep Randy Forbes is noted for addressing the issue with growing attention.
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Washington, D.C
Jamestown Settlement
Virginia
Plymouth
U.S
National Park Service
Washington Monument
Capitol
D.C
Texas
Rep
Randy Forbes
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