Probe into CIA leak revives Washington flame
The dispute centers on whether White House lines leaked CIA officer Valerie Plame's identity after Joseph Wilson questioned Niger wind. Novak says the disclosure was offhand and not a planned leak, while Democrats push for an independent prosecutor as DOJ FBI probes possible violations of the Intelligence Identities Protection Act.
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Congress
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Dear Editor Letter Calls Out Light Sentence After Murder
A reader condemns the January 16 2003 murder of Miss Juanita Hunter and protests the Roswell Daily Record front page headline Strange to serve one year. The letter argues a plea bargain sends a weak message to youth while noting robbers received 15 year sentences, questioning values of property versus human life.
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Roswell zone exception figures questioned by school board
Roswell Independent School District officials presented zone exception statistics to the school board. Board member Jane H Baldock criticized the numbers saying the figures were off. The data showed most exceptions arose because babysitters live outside the zone. Fred McDonald noted the trend amid district enrollment discussions. NMMI ranked fifth in the NJCAA poll and eyes West Texas State game after a road stretch. Joey Smith of Newport News VA was offensive player of the week in the latest NMMI win over Air Force Prep. He had two receptions for 56 yards a touchdown and 37 rushing yards.
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Offbeat N M business news from Santa Fe to Playas
A roundup of New Mexico stories highlights Eunice negotiating with a European-linked uranium venture, Carlsbad’s nuclear medicine facility plans, and Playas near New Mexico Tech anti terrorism research. In Phelps Dodge town residents await 200 jobs while Santa Fe touts healthiness and Santa Fe Albuquerque TV viewing habits diverge.
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New Mexico faces possible structural deficit next year
The Legislative Finance Committee warns of a structural deficit with spending likely to exceed revenues by at least 84 million dollars next year, potentially reaching 140 million when Medicaid costs are included. The state plans a 30 day January session to set the 2005 budget, aided by 96 million in expected new money and 65 million from Land Grant Permanent Fund distributions.
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Bill Richardson
Land Grant Permanent Fund
Prop 54 and Prop 209 clash over race in California policy
The piece contrasts Prop 54 against Prop 209, arguing Prop 54 bans classification by race in public education contracting and employment while Prop 209 bars discrimination and preferential treatment. It cites supporters and critics, notes Ward Connerly’s role, and discusses the debate on race based policies versus individual merit and data tracking.
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Glynn Custred
National Review
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