Prospects for quick end to shutdown fade amid debt talks
Washington officials report slim chances for a swift government reopening as lawmakers debate a midmonth deadline to avert a possible default. House leaders shift demands toward spending cuts and deficit reduction while insisting on debt limit action linked to any talks with the White House. Senator Cruz drives a defunding Obamacare approach amid partisan clashes with Senate Democrats.
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Locally produced film series seeks community support
Roswell based project titled Tailed aims for web release with hopes of television pickup. Donovan Fulkerson and Boyd Barrett lead writing and production with local sponsors and cast donating time and resources. Lead Dominic Batista stars as Martin while 95 percent of the soundtrack is original by Michael Lutz.
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Cadet Sampson Finds Focus in ENMU Roswell Spotlight
Cadet Phylicia Sampson, 16, a New Mexico Youth Challenge participant from Alamogordo, sits in ENMU Roswell cafeteria describing her progress. The program offers GED classes and job training to at risk youths who previously dropped out or faced substance issues.
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Obama's no show in Asia boosts China influence
President Obama canceled a planned Asia trip due to a partial government shutdown. The move weakens the pledge to pivot to the Pacific and frees Chinese leader Xi Jinping to fill the void at two Asian summits. This marks the third Asia trip cancellation since 2010 because of domestic crises.
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Postpartum struggles cited in fatal Capitol Hill car chase
Experts warn against linking postpartum depression to the Capitol Hill incident in which 34 year old Miriam Carey from Stamford CT was killed by police after trying to breach White House barricades with her 1 year old in the car. Authorities note Carey faced delusions and declining mental health over ten months and was hospitalized.
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