Wisconsin Democrats seek meeting with Walker on union rights plan
Wisconsin Democrats who fled the state almost three weeks ago asked Gov. Scott Walker for a meeting to discuss changes to his plan to curtail most public workers union rights. The governor dismissed the request as ridiculous.
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Top 5 Web for The Last 24 Hours
A compact digest highlights the latest online trends and notable items from the past day. The list includes human interest pieces and local mentions such as public notices and community features observed in current web roundups.
Rachel Alexandra to foal in 2012
Lexington Kentucky AP reports 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra is in foal with an expected due date of February 1, 2012.
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House OKs higher worker pension payments in New Mexico
The New Mexico House approved a nearly 111 million budget balancing bill taxing state workers public school staff and college faculty to increase pension contributions by 1.75 percent for one year while the state lowers its payments. The measure aims to save about 49 million and prevent furloughs or layoffs.
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Roswell SWAT Team Trains Amid On-Call Duty and Hostage Scenarios
The Roswell Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics team has 13 members, one down, and remains on call 24/7. They handle hostage scenarios, barricades, and violent or gang-related search warrants, averaging about once a month but sometimes twice weekly, with training sessions twice a week to stay ready.
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Gadhafi Holds Air Supremacy as Libya Conflict Persists
Libyan airstrikes by Gadhafi forces underscore the regime’s control of the skies as rebels push toward Tripoli. Britain and France draft a U N resolution for a no fly zone while NATO increases AWACS surveillance and the United States weighs further military options.
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Protest Over NM Bill to Bar Licenses for Illegal Aliens
About 40 residents gathered Monday at St. John’s Church to peacefully oppose a bill passed by the New Mexico House 42-28 prohibiting driver licenses for illegal immigrants. Organizers and LULAC president Richard Garcia stressed immigrant impact. bill could affect about 80 000 people.
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Heather Wilson launches bid for U.S. Senate in New Mexico
Former Rep. Heather Wilson announces she will seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Jeff Bingaman. The Albuquerque event drew more than 100 supporters, with former Sen. Pete Domenici introducing her and Manuel Lujan Jr. among the supporters. Wilson, 50, previously represented an Albuquerque district and ran unsuccessfully for the other New Mexico Senate seat in 2008.
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