Bush apologizes for prisoner abuse scandal
President Bush apologized in the Rose Garden for the abuse of Iraqi detainees by U S soldiers and called it a stain on the nation. He resisted calls for Defense Secretary Rumsfeld to resign but criticized his handling of the crisis, amid pressure from Republicans and Democrats and graphic photos published by The Washington Post.
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Forum discusses Medicare drug discount program for seniors
A Roswell televised forum hosted by the City Commission at First Baptist Church explained the Prescription Drug Discount Card Program. Moderator Tom Dunlap and pharmacist Charles Shannon outlined discounts of 10 to 15 percent for participants starting June 1 with a November signup option for nonparticipants and a $600 credit for low income seniors, urging seniors to consult a pharmacist before enrolling.
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Freedom rings at Roswell National Day of Prayer event
More than 275 voices filled Pioneer Plaza as Roswell held its National Day of Prayer with the theme Let Freedom Ring. Pastor Troy Smotherman urged the crowd to shout freedom while praying for national leaders and for divine guidance for President Bush and his advisers. City leaders praised broad church involvement and unity as Curtis Harding noted the city’s day of prayer.
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ENMAR bids farewell as graduate Melvin Cooper travels cross country
Melvin Cooper of Maryland journeyed over 2000 miles by train to attend ENMAR Roswell's graduation in Roswell New Mexico where 80 graduates walked. Cooper, a FAA program analyst officer with 30 years in aviation, earned an associate in Aviation Maintenance Technology via an online program credited for his prior experience. Judy Armstrong praised ENMAR and introduced speaker Jeneva Dearing while about 200 additional graduates were not on hand to receive diplomas. Dearing, 20, pursued education after being a teen mother and dropped out at 15, earning an ENMAR GED, an associate in medical assisting, and a phlebotomy certificate while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She urged perseverance and family focus. Freddie J. Romero of Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce delivered the keynote, urging graduates to prioritize family and service to others.
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