McChrystal Faces Pressure as Obama Weighs Troop Strategy
The article details growing U S doubts about the Afghanistan war and conflicts between General McChrystal and the Obama administration. McChrystal faces calls for leadership change amid a slow Taliban push in Helmand Province and Gates pressing time to prove new tactics work.
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Judge blocks offshore moratorium ruling fuels Gulf energy debate
U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman halted federal enforcement of the Gulf oil drilling moratorium after the Deepwater Horizon spill. He warned the pause could harm the industry and local economy, citing 31 percent of domestic oil and 11 percent of natural gas production as well as about 150,000 offshore jobs. The decision drew praise from oil interests and criticism from environmental groups.
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Josh Reichert
Pew Environment Group
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London
Sheriff fires McWilliams over alleged false report dispute
The terminations shift centers on claims of untruthful reporting to the Incident Review Committee regarding a car crash and fence damage. McWilliams denies lying and seeks reinstatement, while an attorney suggests wrongful termination. County policy labels new hire as at will within probation. Prior Roswell Police tenure noted.
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Roswell Bank Donates 10,000 to Boys and Girls Club
Washington Federal chose Roswell branch manager Gilbert Licon to allocate a 10000 donation to the local Boys and Girls Club. The club, open since 1965, serves 74 to 80 kids daily and relies on donations to fund activities for area youths. The gesture honors Licon's lifelong Roswell ties.
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Obituary for Anna Lee Hernandez of Dexter
Anna Lee Hernandez 72 of Dexter died Sunday June 20 2010. A funeral service will be held June 24 2010 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Jack Ferguson officiating. Burial in Hagerman Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters Diane Hernandez and Sally Cartier. three sons Tony Maria Ernie and Johnny Hernandez. siblings Jane Estrada Nellie Sosa Joe Warner. 13 grandchildren 11 great great grandchildren. Memorials to New Mexico Baptist Childrens Home.
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Virginia
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Roswell
Nellie W. Sosa
Felipe
Joe Warner
Minnie
Tempe
Ariz
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Urbano Warner
Aiden Cartier
Jason Hernandez
Andrew Neal Hernandez
Justin Stribbell
Mathew Hernandez
Henry Hernandez
Urbano Sosa
New Mexico
Auto dealer exemption widens in consumer protection reform
Senate negotiators compromise to exclude auto dealers from direct Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supervision while letting the Fed set truth in lending rules and the FTC craft fast track auto dealer rules. The deal omits pawnbrokers and some non bank lenders from the bureau but keeps enforcement to states and the FTC in part. The panel aims to finish by Thursday ahead of Obama's G20 Toronto appearance.
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