Congress approves jobs bill with payroll tax holiday
The Senate passed a jobs bill 68 to 29 with 11 Republicans voting yes. The measure offers a temporary payroll tax holiday for employers who hire unemployed workers and awaits President Obama’s signature in the White House.
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Tebow visit stirs fans at Florida Field
Tim Tebow returns to Florida Field amid cheers and adoration from fans. The appearance drew strong attention from media and locals as collectors and supporters pressed for photos and autographs during the visit.
Health bill gains ground as Obama faces weekend vote
The health care legislation gains momentum with liberal House allies and Catholic nuns backing the push. White House officials say formal legislation will be released soon to ensure deficits shrink over the next decade while AFL-CIO leader Richard Trumka voices concerns over the excise tax on high cost plans. A second bill complements the first, aiming to extend coverage to more than 30 million and curb insurers’ denial of care.
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Teague silent on health care vote as weekend tally nears
Rep. Harry Teague of New Mexico has not stated whether he will support or oppose the landmark health care bill. He faces pressure from supporters and opponents as a likely tight vote on health care reform approaches this weekend.
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Panel to hear water petition in New Mexico
Gov. Bill Richardson's administration pushes a plan to extend federal Clean Water Act protections to hundreds of miles of rivers and streams and thousands of acres of wetlands. The New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission votes to consider the petition amid debate over scientific basis and wilderness-area waters.
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Sheriff busts suspected burglary ring
The Chaves County Sheriff’s Department broke up a burglary ring blamed for a spate of northwest town break ins. An off duty deputy spotted a matching license plate at Allsup’s on East Second Street, leading to searches that recovered stolen goods, cash, and items from the vehicle and home. Victims were invited to claim losses at the sheriff’s department.
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Spring Festival Promotes Census Awareness in Cielo Grande Park
The Festival de Primavera will run Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. at Cielo Grande Park with nearly 20 musical acts headlined by Tony Gomez of Roswell and Los Angeles Del Norte of Kansas City. Admission is 5 dollars, children 12 and under enter free, Mexican food and kids activities available, booths help fill census forms, prizes for first form submissions, volunteers needed to staff the census tables via Felipe Botello at 637 6491.
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Turner Campaign Stops in Roswell As Outsider Fights On
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Doug Turner visited Roswell saying he is energized to campaign after the pre primary convention. He earned just over 9 percent of delegate votes and missed the June primary ballot by fewer than 20 percent, planning to woo Republican base as well as Democrats and independents. Turner framed himself as the outsider voters seek and emphasized addressing large issues.
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