Debate Over Drone Killings Sparks Senate Rift
Senator Rand Paul used a late night filibuster to challenge the Obama administration’s drone program and demand a constitutional answer on killing a U.S. citizen on American soil. Mitch McConnell praised Paul’s tenacity while John McCain and Lindsey Graham joined critics, highlighting a GOP split over national security and defense spending.
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Roswell Becomes Training Hub For Navy Aviators
Navy aviators train at Roswell airport through April 16 due to funding cuts. The move, praised by Rep. Steve Pearce, leverages better deals, weather, and flight-simulated training to compress six weeks into three. AVFlight provides hangar space and fuel, while 50 maintenance workers assist.
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Cain
Steve Pearce
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Obama and Congress seek deficit deal through outreach
The article notes presidents from Johnson to Reagan achieved cross party partnerships with Congress on major laws while Obama pressures for talks with House Republicans and Democrats. It cites Boehner praising a possible shift to direct talks and outlines historical patterns of outreach.
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New Mexico Veterans See PTSD Therapy Show Strong Early Results
The program reports favorable results among veterans with PTSD with many noting reduced low mood and anxiety. Hamilton states the monumental success rate supports trying the treatment for New Mexico veterans as bills move forward.
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Hamilton
FAA to decide on Santa Fe Hobbs tower funding
The FAA notified Santa Fe and Hobbs airports along with west Albuquerque general aviation that their control towers face funding loss unless a pressing national interest is shown. Final decisions on closures will be announced next week as part of automatic federal budget cuts, with possible local funding as an alternative.
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New Mexico PERA pension reforms face Senate vote
Legislators consider scaling back cost of living adjustments for about 31 000 retirees and 55 400 workers in PERA while phasing in a seven year waiting period for inflation raises. Employee and taxpayer contributions would rise slightly and a House bill to shore up educator pensions advances.
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Roswell shelters handle starving pit bull pups found outdoors
Six week old pit bull crosses were left outside overnight and found by Roswell Animal Services staff. The pups were cold and covered in ticks while their mother and three 3 month old puppies were emaciated. Shelters urge licensing and spay neuter to prevent dumping.
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Fire death investigation continues with suspected asphyxiation
Officials sent bodies to the Office of the Medical Investigator to determine cause. Preliminary findings show no foul play, with suffocation likely. Arson not ruled out. state fire marshal to assess accelerant while investigators treat the case as suspicious. The fire marshal was unavailable for comment.
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