Final stretch in New Mexico legislature with many bills deadlocked
As the session nears three days left, leaders and chairs hold power to stall bills. The piece recalls committee gatekeeping, mini filibusters, and the risk of a special session while gun policy and Spaceport issues dominate debate. Senator Payne advances April as Bataan-Corregidor Heritage Month.
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Pete Campos
Mary Kay Papen
Senate
Fred Foster
House Education Committee
William Payne
Albuquerque
Bataan
Editorial: Immigration reform prospects fade this year
The piece notes waning momentum in Congress for comprehensive immigration reform despite broad agreement on action. It cites President Obama’s negative framing of Republicans over the sequester and the release of detainees as harming reform chances, then describes attempts at bipartisan outreach to revive talks.
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Congress
Capitol Hill
Barack Obama
White House
Marco Rubio
R-Fla
Senate
Gang of Eight
Obama
GOP
Oval Office
Homeland Security
Boston Globe
Reuters
Foods That Lower Cholesterol You Can Start With
Dear Doctor K explains foods that reduce cholesterol through soluble fiber plant sterols and healthy fats. Five top items are oats beans and other legumes nuts and certain fruits and vegetables with LDL lowering effects.
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Doctor K
Reader
Clinton urges Supreme Court to overturn DOMA in op-ed
Former President Bill Clinton argues in a Washington Post piece that the Defense of Marriage Act should be struck down. He notes the 1996 climate and says he now supports same sex marriage based on justice and the Constitution. The article previews upcoming Supreme Court cases on March 26 and 27 with a ruling expected in June. It contrasts state licenses with federal law and raises questions about equal protection and potential impacts on polygamy and other unions.
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Bill Clinton
Clinton
Washington Post
Supreme Court
Antonin Scalia
Lawrence v
Texas
Goddard High Student Nominated to West Point
Brandon Doan, 18, a Goddard High School senior and Roswell resident, is nominated by U S Rep Joe Skeen to West Point. Doan has a 4.0 GPA and honors memberships, with final appointment pending from the academy.
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Brandon Doan
Goddard High School
U.S
Joe Skeen
R-N.m
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
Doan
Ronald Doan
Roswell
Brandon
Sheen
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Dr. K
United Media Syndicate
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Supreme Court and Defense of Marriage Act
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