New Mexico's recall rules contrasted with California and Wisconsin
Opinion notes New Mexico forbids governor recall by voters but allows impeachment by the Legislature and county or school board recalls. It contrasts recall and initiative elsewhere, cites California Prop 13 and Prop 29 spending, and urges focus on local races with Merilee Dannemann's contact.
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Wisconsin
Scott Walker
California
Gray Davis
Merilee Dannemann
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New Mexico News Services
Regulating political speech sparks debate in 2012 season
Critics warn that curbing political speech risks undermining First Amendment rights while Supreme Court rulings loosen campaign finance limits. The piece traces McCain-Feingold, corporate spending, and media reactions to court decisions affecting ads and advocacy before elections.
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ABC
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New York Times
Sugar policy in Senate standoff cited as costly and protectionist
Guest Editorial argues US sugar price supports distort markets for 80 years and harm consumers and the environment. It notes GAO estimates about 1 percent of growers receive 42 percent of subsidies, cites Everglades harm, praises reforms, criticizes Sen. Nelson and Sen. Rubio for votes defending status quo.
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Everglades
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Marco Rubio
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Panama City News Herald
Dear Doctor K Melasma Guidance for Dark Facial Patches
A reader asks about dark facial patches. The doctor explains melasma, its prevalence in women, hormonal links, sun risk, and treatment options including sun protection, cosmetics, hydroquinone, and tretinoin while noting patches may fade with hormonal stabilization or cessation of hormones.
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Army Privates Davis and Serrano Complete Training
Army Pvt 1st Class Jeff D Davis son of Duane E Gray of Roswell finished basic training at Fort Leonard Wood after studying drill weapons map reading tactics military justice first aid and Army history. He is a 1985 graduate of New Mexico Military Institute Roswell. Pvt 1st Class Jake R Serrano son of Nellie C Serrano of Roswell graduated from the power generation repair course at Fort Belvoir learning maintenance of electric and hydraulic control systems for mobile power generators. He earned an associate degree in 1984 from Eastern New Mexico University.
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Duane E. Gray
Roswell
Fort Leonard Wood
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New Mexico Military Institute
Jake R. Serrano
Nellie C. Serrano
Fort Belvoir
Serrano
Eastern New Mexico University
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