Budget Year Opens With 120 Billion Deficit
Washington AP reports the 2013 budget year begins with a $120 billion deficit in October signaling a path to a fifth straight trillion dollar plus year. The widening shortfall increases pressure on President Obama and Congress to act.
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Top 5 Web Highlights Prompt Community Events
CYFD marks National Adoption Awareness and Learning the True initiative feature as county commission set to meet Thursday. Artists showcase unique talents across venues highlighting regional creativity.
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Roethlisberger Leaves Field With Sprained Shoulder
Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger exited Heinz Field Monday night with a sprained right shoulder in a sling. Coach Mike Tomlin labeled him questionable to return but did not provide a definite timeline for his status.
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Scandal widens as Petraeus affair pulls in top U S commander
U S Army generals Petraeus and Allen become central figures in a widening scandal involving Tampa socialite Jill Kelley and a jealous rival. FBI probes reveal emails between Gen John Allen and Kelley, some viewed as unprofessional, while Petraeus resigns over his affair. Investigators say no federal crime found, delaying Allen’s confirmation to European Command.
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David Petraeus
U.S
Afghanistan
John Allen
Tampa
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Allen
U.S. European Command
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Mayor visits Valley View to urge third graders into fitness
Mayor Del Jurney toured Valley View Elementary School on a Tuesday to back the 5-2-1-0 Challenge promoting healthier habits for young children. Tamara Fresquez of Chaves County Healthy Kids highlighted obesity figures from the 2011 New Mexico report.
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Valley View
Tamara Fresquez
Chaves County
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Police Officer Shortage Looms in Albuquerque
Albuquerque faces a looming officer shortage as proposed changes to state retirement funds could prompt hundreds of retirements. Police Chief Ray Schultz says about 200 officers may retire in months, dropping the force to around 800 and hindering quick replacements after stricter cadet hiring standards following recent shootings.
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Dems Edge Toward Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
As lawmakers begin post election talks on the fiscal cliff Republicans and Democrats stake out bargaining positions. Some Democrats propose letting the government go over the cliff to gain leverage for later concessions, a tactic many skeptics condemn while the White House remains cool. The deadline looms seven weeks away with Bush era tax cuts set to expire for most Americans.
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White House
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Congress
Christmas from the Heart at NMSU Extension showcase
New Mexico State University Extension clubs shared tips for frugal gifts and inexpensive decorations at the Christmas from the Heart event held at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center. Attendees explored four craft stations sewing kitchen decor and gift ideas while receiving a booklet with patterns and instructions.
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Extension Clubs
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National Memory Screening Day event in Roswell
Comfort Keepers sponsored the eighth annual memory screening for National Memory Screening Day held at the Roswell Adult and Senior Center. The event featured complimentary memory screenings, information from about 18 vendors, and free flu shots with input from Paula Wilks.
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Roswell Adult and Senior Center
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Roswell
Paula Wilks
LPN
New opposition head gives renewed hope to Syrians
Beirut AP reports Syria’s opposition relaunch with Mouaz al Khatib as head, aiming to unite diverse groups. The 52 year old preacher turned activist is praised as a relatable, unifying figure who broadens appeal beyond academics and exiled politicians. The move targets countering Islamist extremism amid the civil war against Bashar al Assad.
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Syria
Mouaz al-Khatib
Syrian National Coalition For Opposition and Revolutionary Forces
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