Obama wins key Libya vote as House blocks funding cut
The House approved a resolution granting authority for the Libyan mission for 12 months with no U.S. ground troops. The vote split along party lines 295 to 123 amid Democratic defections and a later 238 to 180 vote to block funding for military actions. Clinton urged bipartisan support and warned against undermining NATO efforts while NATO maintains command of the operation with U.S. aerial refueling and intelligence support.
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Tea party splits over Libya funding and war powers
The House rejected Obama Libya actions and then defeated the GOP bill to cut funding for drone strikes 238 to 180. Tea party caucus mem bers split on foreign policy with Rep Steve King alone voting to authorize. Todd Akin urged isolationism amid human rights concerns in Libya.
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University professor linked to online sex trafficking ring
Police allege Fairleigh Dickinson physicist David C. Flory bought a site created by Cara Garrett to run a private sex market in New Mexico. Former UNM president F. Chris Garcia acted as a moderator, recruiting at least 20 women. both face multiple charges as investigators probe racketeering and trafficking ties.
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Public safety clashes over fireworks amid dry weather
Community members call for banning fireworks due to extreme dryness and fire risk near Gateway school. Moore advises state and city bans to prevent tragedies, while residents share fears of wildfires and property damage. One teen and Shirley Nesse support bans. Bobby Villegas defends fireworks as patriotism.
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Eppers Reflects on Long Political Service and Community Work
The Roswell area profile highlights Eppers extensive 20 year local office stint, her role in Skeen's campaign, and ongoing civic involvement. She refused office runs, helped relatives, served on the commission after Bud Skeen’s death, led local GOP efforts, and now volunteers with groups like the Drug Endangered Children Coalition and PARAGON Foundation.
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Roswell Carver Transforms Alien Wood statue into local icon
Figueroa, owner of Chainsaw Bears by Jesus and Polo, hauled a 20 foot wooden alien carved from an apple tree near a river in Tinnie to Amy's in Roswell using an F-350 truck. The sculpture needed upright placement with a forklift, and will be repainted after travel.
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