No political glory in the hard budget decisions
New Mexico lawmakers debated shifting funds from higher education to early childhood education. Sen. Bill Sapien defended the move as part of a budget that cut taxes, while Republicans and Democrats clashed over the long term solvency of retirement funds and the permanence of any increases. Stewart proposed a separate bill, drawing broad support but facing obstacles, as the session weighed the economy against pension obligations.
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Bill Sapien
Senate Finance Committee
Sue Wilson Belfort
Jerry Ortiz Y Pino
Don Bratton
Hobbs
Sen
Steven Neville
Albuquerque
Mimi Stewart
Stewart
Bratton
Dennis Kintigh
Roswell
House
Ken Martinez
Grants
Editorial: Libya puts hawks on the spot
The piece argues Obama erred in Libya by waging war without a Congress declaration, noting no clear U.S. national interest or exit plan. It quotes Adm. Mullen on goals, highlights constitutional concerns, and questions Republican reaction amid Tea Party pressure. It weighs political risk for hawks.
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George W. Bush
Iraq
Congress
Obama
Libya
U.S
Adm
Mike Mullen
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Mullen
United Nations
Everett Wilkinson
Florida
Tea Party Patriots Inc
House
America
Recycling Bins Urged at County Trash Sites
A reader recommends placing recycling bins beside county trash sites to divert as much as a third of waste from the city dump, reducing haulage and sanitation fees. The letter frames the change as a win for taxpayers and the environment.
Dear Dr Gott E Cigarettes and presidential counsel satire
Dear readers discuss e cigarettes as a vaping substitute and note a satirical take on awarding a peace prize to a sitting president. The letter also questions the president's counsel and references Libya and Hillary with critical tone.
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DR. Gott
Nobel Committee
Libya
Hillary
Doonesbury and the Libya War Debate Critique
A reader voices anger at the Libya no fly zone and U S war decisions, criticizing President Obama and calling for honesty about war costs. The letter contrasts defense actions with domestic cuts and cites a personal experience with electronic cigarettes as a tangential point.
Citizens of the Month Named at East Grand Plains School
East Grand Plains Elementary announces Citizens of the Month by grade for March 1986. Recipients include Fritz Freese Sergio Rivera Monte Clements George Stewart Sally Miller Adrian Ruiz Daniel Martinez Kate Wiggins Casey Arnold Marisol Medina Janey Tuis Blanca Chacon Desirae Crocker Taylon Chesser Shawna M. R. Van Winkle, a Roswell businessman and major in the U.S. Army National Guard, received a meritorious service citation for his work as training officer and area office manager of the New Mexico National Guard Selective Service section.
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East Grand Plains
Fritz Freese
Sergio Rivera
Monte Clements
George Stewart
Sally Miller
Adrian Ruiz
Daniel Martinez
Kate Wiggins
Casey Arnold
Marisol Medina
Janey Tuis
Blanca Chacon
Desirae Crocker
Taylon Chesser
Shawna M
Ronnie R. van Winkle
Roswell
U.S. Army National Guard
van Winkle
New Mexico National Guard
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