Governor's veto of capital outlay fuels debate in New Mexico
Governor Susana Martinez vetoed 23 million of a 130 million capital outlay bill, cutting funds for many poorer counties and local projects while approving some in other areas. The row highlights perceived inequities, veto patterns by county, and political jockeying between the governor and Legislature as New Mexico eyes stimulus needs and job creation.
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Susana Martinez
Zuni Pueblo Fairgrounds
Lea County Fairgrounds
Rio Arriba County
Fort Sumner
Villa Nueva
Grant
Taos
Pojoaque Pueblo
Albuquerque
Paseo
McKinley County
Mora
Cibola
Rio Arriba
Torrance
Bill Richardson
Martinez
California
Editorial: Bipartisan push on long term deficit reform
CQ Today reports small bipartisan groups in the House and Senate work quietly to craft language for bills to reduce long term deficits through revenue increases and spending cuts. They must address tax expenditures buried in the code, such as mortgage interest deductions and energy subsidies, despite lobbying from interests. The effort aims for action in the lame duck session after the November election, with courage needed for real reform.
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CQ Today
Congress
House
Senate
National Commission On Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
Domenici-Rivlin
Bipartisan Policy Center
Suzanne Mettler
Cornell University
Monterey teen honors Women’s History Month activism
Ana Maciel, 17, dedicates her weekend to Girls Inc. events in Monterey California to inspire other teenage girls to pursue ambitious goals beyond stereotypes. She supports empowerment without labeling herself a feminist though she embraces the broader history of women’s rights.
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Monterey
Calif
Ana Maciel
Ana
Mexico
Girls Inc
Doonesbury Flashback on Drug Shortages and Regulation
The strip discusses rising drug shortages in 2011 from 58 in 2004 with ADHD cancer and heart disease drugs in short supply. Dana Farber Harvard stem from methotrexate shortages, and experts debate FDA regulation and plant closures impacting access to medicines.
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Doctor K
Associated Press
University of Utah
United States
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Harvard Medical School
Harvard
Jerry Avorn
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Coast Guard and Marine Corps draftees report for duty
Twenty five years ago on March 13 1987 Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class John J Shea a 1978 Goddard High School graduate reported for duty at Vessel Traffic Service in Galena He joined the Coast Guard in March 1983 Marine Pvt Kenneth D Slaughter son of Linda L McKibben of Corona reported for duty with the Second Force Service Support Group at Camp Lejeune NC He joined the Marine Corps in June 1986
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Coast Guard
John J. Shea
Goddard High School
Galena
Marine Pvt
Kenneth D. Slaughter
Linda L. McKibben
Corona
Second Force
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Marine Corps
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