Sestak and Specter in Pennsylvania Senate primary push
In Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley, Sestak and Specter campaigned five days before the primary. Specter touted party loyalty and support from Obama, AFL CIO and police unions while Sestak pressed working families and conservative critics of the stimulus.
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Obama tightens stance on Gulf spill blame and permits
President Obama condemned the oil industry’s blame game after the Deepwater Horizon disaster and urged accountability. He announced Interior will review MMS permitting and noted BP operations faced expedited reviews. The Oversight Committee opened its own probe into agency lapses as hearings loom.
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Roswell ENMU-R ceremony honors dream of working mother
Sadler and 433 graduates filled a Roswell ceremony as she earned an associate in criminal justice after guidance from her daughter who died in November. The event celebrated diverse achievements from certificates to bachelor and master degrees across arts, sciences, social work and education.
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New Mexico opens 16 satellite voting sites this weekend
Voting clerk Debbie Holmes says absentee voting is slow but early voting expands with four sites opening this weekend. NM has 90 plus early voting locations statewide with hours varying by county. the GOP primary features a five way gubernatorial race while Dems see Lt. Gov. Diane Denish unopposed for governor with a write-in option.
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NMMI Graduates Commissioned In Military Ceremony
The NMMI chapel overflowed with proud parents as cadets receive commissions. 2nd Lt Keith Bunger spoke of the demanding work and payoff. Families praise the graduates as Maj. Gen. Grizzle notes the milestone. Gold bars awarded to multiple cadets with others to be commissioned after further coursework.
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Patriot Guard coordinator foregrounds role in veteran funerals
Mary Ann Murphy describes how the Patriot Guard escorts families to funerals and cemeteries while carrying POW flags endured from Vietnam service. She recounts personal connections, time with the 920th and National Guard events, and a life built around bikes and service. The group also honors law enforcement and supports veterans.
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