Global quake devastation dwarfs Katrina is the point
The piece contrasts Pakistan earthquake losses with Katrina and Rita, noting 20000 to 35000 dead and 2.5 million homeless, while Western response varied from slow in Pakistan to broad aid from UN NATO and banks. It cites U S ambassador Ryan Crocker calling the quake utterly overwhelming and urges continued relief.
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South Asia
Pakistan
United Nations
United States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Katrina
Rita
U.S
Britain
U.N
NATO
Asian Development Bank
Yemen
Saudi Arabia
Hong Kong
Ryan Crocker
I Still Love a Parade Despite Slow State Fair Start
Dear Editor letters recount a crowded ENM State Fair Parade with slow police escort, NMMI cadets braking the pace, and officials observed including the mayor in a manure spreader. The writer questions the signage readability, notes gaps, and predicts one fewer parade next year while affirming love for parades at times.
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ENM
NMMI
Brown defends Brown on disaster relief budget
Dear Sir letter argues Michael Brown defended his disaster relief budget and accuses the Bush administration of cutting funds. It questions the reaction of attendees and claims Brown blamed state and local officials while avoiding direct criticism of the administration.
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FEMA
Michael Brown
Local volunteers honored for service in New Mexico
Newt Tarleton of Roswell named an outstanding volunteer by the American Cancer Society for work with youth smoking programs. Lt. Col. Lyman P. Davison of the Chaves County Sheriff's Department to receive the J Edgar Hoover Memorial Award for Public Service at the fifth national Conference on Crime in Miami. Davison’s fifty years of service span police work, deputy sheriff duties, and the U S Air Force Office of Special Investigations leadership.
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Newt Tarleton
Roswell
New Mexico
American Cancer Society
Newt
Lyman P. Davison
Chaves County
New Mexico Republicans urged to set a clear vision
In a critique of national and state politics, a publishing executive argues the GOP lacks a coherent vision for New Mexico. He urges local party clarity, smarter education reform, rural development, and practical government efficiency, warning against platform extremism while proposing targeted reforms.
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Mathias Dopfner
Wall Street Journal
FDP
New Mexico
Bill Clinton
George H.W. Bush
Bob Dole
Clinton
Albuquerque
Duke City
Republi
Carlsbad
Federal
Teach For America
New Mexico State University
South Valley
Highlands University
Virtuous Bill Bennett falls under fire over abortion remark
Former Education Secretary Bill Bennett faced sharp backlash after saying on a talk show that aborting every black baby would reduce crime, a comment he described as a hypothetical thought experiment. Critics framed it as racially charged and dangerous, while Bennett defended the point and noted it stemmed from a caller’s suggestion about Social Security. He has a history of controversial statements and a noted gambling habit.
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Washington
Bill Bennett
Bennett
Salem Radio Network
Steven D. Levitt
Stephen J. Dubner
House
Nancy Pelosi
America
White House
Scott McClellan
New Orleans
Las Vegas
States and Federal Powers in Assisted Death Debate
The Supreme Court weighs Oregon's assisted suicide law amid federal challenge to state medical practice authority. Justices probe precedents on federal intervention, FDA, and the Controlled Substances Act as states consider own-action death rights. Oregon's vote, 1997, 60-40, remains pivotal while Netherlands experience and costs of end‑of‑life care frame the discussion.
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Judge Roberts
U.S. Solicitor General
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Solicitor General
Food and Drug Administration
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Tion
Lame Duck
Sandra Day O’connor
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