GAO says no national farm labor shortage but local gaps exist
A GAO report finds no national shortage of farm workers and warns against a large new bracero style program. Short-term localized gaps exist, and reforming the existing guest worker system is urged to address spot shortages quickly without displacing resident workers.
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Daily Record Letter Policy Terms for Submissions
The Daily Record outlines rules for letters to the editor including requirements for signing, providing address and phone number, and limits on word count and signatories. It reserves the right to reject letters and notes that unpublished letters will not be acknowledged or returned.
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Today in History March 26 1998 highlights Camp David treaty
On March 26 1979 the Camp David peace treaty was signed at the White House by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. Also on this date in 1804 the Louisiana Purchase was divided into the Territory of Orleans and the District of Louisiana.
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Roswell Club Elects New Officers and Pageant Relinquishment
Roswell Nile Club members met at Mrs George Glass home with co hosts Mrs Delta Smith and Mrs Anne J Cooley electing Orville Compton as president W W Taylor vice president Robert Smith secretary and W E Sanders treasurer La Sertoma Club held a regular meeting at Goddard High School with Davina Leela Peed hosting and serving dinner The Miss Black Teenage America of New Mexico Pageant franchise was relinquished by founder Mrs Ernestine Hodge a Roswell nurse and former Thiokol employee.
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Instant runoffs gain ground in New Mexico debate
A long discussion in Santa Fe argues for instant runoff voting as a cost effective, majority needed solution. It cites unconstitutional municipal runoffs and past divisive primaries, notes Green Party support, and compares to England Ireland and Australia while stressing potential party alignment and reduced negative campaigning benefits.
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Popular opinion and Clinton impeachment timing
The piece warns against treating presidential approval as definitive, arguing that governance and accountability require sober constitutional judgment. It notes Clinton’s admitted affair, the Paula Jones civil suit, potential perjury charges, and the tension between public sentiment and congressional action, urging careful scrutiny over popular ratings in guiding impeachment decisions.
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Olympics Pork Debate Reflares In Senate Spending Bill
A mid year emergency spending bill contains Olympic funding including 1.9 million for transportation needs and a Trappers Loop road, sparking debate over pork. The discussion also recalls the Champlain designation controversy as Vermont seeks Sea Grant funds while keeping Champlain excluded from the Great Lakes list.
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