Long earns Honorary Life Membership from New Mexico Library Association
Betty Long, Roswell Public Library director, receives NMLA Honorary Life Membership at the April 8 awards banquet in Ruidoso. The award honors sustained service to libraries and includes a 24 year record of leadership, legislative work, and national representation.
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New Mexico Readies Gun Carry Into Licensed Restaurants
Cantwell notes a July 1 law allowing handgun carry into dining venues with beer and wine licenses while alcohol service remains prohibited. Quotes from Carol Wright and NRA lobbyist Chris Cox frame the debate as self defense versus policy concerns. Senator George Munoz backs the legislation amid cars theft concerns.
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New Mexico Restaurant Association
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Energy giants blamed for lax safety and lobbying
The piece accuses oil gas and coal firms of record profits and heavy lobbying while neglecting worker safety. It argues Congress should tighten laws and lawmakers should look to themselves for the causes of explosions and environmental harm, urging accountability.
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RNC forces out finance chief amid donor fund concerns
The Republican National Committee ousted finance director Rob Bickhart and deputy Debra LeHardy amid an internal audit finding questionable reimbursements for a donor trip to a sex themed Los Angeles club. Mary Heitman expected to replace them as the party moves toward midterm elections.
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Ensign Fundraising Scrutiny Draws Nevada Investigators
Senate Ethics Committee investigators questioned Nevada executives about fundraising for Senator John Ensign in 2008 and possible lobbying hires. They examined requests to contribute to Majority Makers and to fund NRSC efforts while Ensign urged hiring lobbying firms. The inquiry ties to Hampton’s lobbying work and the NRSC era.
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