Gun bill to expand federal background checks in Senate
Senate debate will include expanding background checks to most private gun transactions amid pressure from President Obama and gun control advocates. The plan, backed by Majority Leader Reid, aims to curb gun violence after the Newtown school massacre and may include penalties for illegal trafficking and boosts to school security grants. Opposition from the NRA centers on privacy and government records, with votes possible on amendments such as an assault weapons ban and high capacity magazines.
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Valley Meat Co plans Roswell horse slaughterhouse amid political bids
Dunn confirms vandalism and threats as Valley Meat Co in Roswell advances plans to open a local slaughterhouse to process horse meat possibly by April end. Bills introduced March 13 could halt the project while activists publish online articles urging action and law enforcement investigates bomb-threat allegations.
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NM high court upholds Dwyer conviction in 2008 murder
The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously up held Allen C. Dwyer Jr. in a 2008 Chaves County killing. He pleaded no contest to first degree felony murder and was sentenced as a serious youthful offender to 20 years with five suspended. Dwyer, 17 at the time, killed Tony Quici during a home break in to steal money for a drug debt and later confessed two years later.
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Pearce Files Unemployment Drug Test Bill
Rep. Steve Pearce proposes the Unemployment Accountability Act to require drug tests for all unemployment benefit applicants before eligibility and for existing recipients within three months. Those testing negative would have fees reimbursed with the first benefit check.
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