Weakening FISA a win for liberty and privacy
Editorial argues Trump blocking renewal of the FISA reauthorization would end warrantless surveillance and protect liberty and privacy. It notes FISA's history since 1978, party dynamics in Congress, and the potential impact of removing the law’s powers.
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Senate
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Utah
Pat Leahy
Kevin McCarthy
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Nancy Pelosi
Steny Hoyer
Do Just One Thing By Eco Expert Danny Lee
Eco expert Danny Lee argues you can leave older simple appliances like alarm clocks lamps and some washers and dryers plugged in while unplugging common energy hogs. Focus on actual energy wasters to cut costs.
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Danny Lee
Roswell Daily Record Letter Submissions Guidelines
Readers are invited to submit letters about issues in the Roswell Daily Record. Include real name, phone, and city for publication. Limit letters to under 250 words, no more than two per month. Email editor rdrnews com or mail to 2301 N Main St Roswell NM 88202.
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Debt and Deficit Risks in Pandemic Era Politics
The piece argues that nearly 3 trillion dollars have been spent, with Democrats seeking more, while debt is forecast to surpass WWII levels. It warns of a cycle of high deficits, misallocation, and lacking oversight unless spending is targeted and fiscally mindful during the COVID crisis. It cites Pelosi's 3 trillion bill and possible infrastructure plans.
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Congress
Congressional Budget Office
America
Nancy Pelosi
Pelosi
Donald Trump
Letters raise concern over Roswell Museum art sale
Roswell readers worry the city council finance committee may approve selling museum pieces to ease finances. Sarah McArthur questions council authority and cautions against encroachment by city government while Steven Young urges calm and justice.
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Roswell Museum & Art Center
Sarah McArthur
Steven Young
Roswell
Reflections on policing, prejudice, and hero worship
A reflective essay on the George Floyd death and public attitudes. It argues against prejudging police and urges leadership accountability, warns against rioting, and critiques the hero myth surrounding police, firemen, and soldiers while examining authority and fear.
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George Floyd
Minneapolis
Reassessing the Use of a Lofty Epithet
The passage argues that the term intended for extraordinary individuals should not be broadly applied to entire services. It urges precise, person specific labeling to honor true exceptional merit through strength ingenuity or courage.
Reader objects to front page header on peaceful protest
A reader from Roswell criticizes the June 3 2020 front page headline No Arrests at Monday Black Lives Matter protest for inflammatory wording. The letter argues protests were peaceful and cites no arrests, urging a positive tone and respectful community reporting.
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RDR
Black Lives Matter
Roswell
Downhill slide in politics from restrained speech era
The speaker recalls a bygone political tone from Hoover to FDR with civil discourse and bipartisan friendship. They blame Rush Limbaugh and harsh labels for poisoning public dialogue and note current presidents name callers draw no critique.
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Herbert Hoover
FDR
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