Obama Romney clash nears end as voters cast ballots
The presidential race to Nov. 6 tightens with Obama calling Romney’s plan a deficit riser and jobs faker while Romney accuses Obama of repeating failed policies. Early ballots show Democrats leading in key states, with 237 electoral votes in reach for Obama and 191 for Romney.
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RPD Pursues Hiring to Speed Patrols After Academy
The Recruitment Police Department reports progress on the Enforcement Academy as 27 people were interviewed to fill 15 vacancies. Six candidates took a full recruiting test with four passing, and Sgt. Jim Preston noted 10 additional interviews will be conducted via Skype to complete the process.
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Egg Drop Challenge At Valley View Students Create Survivors
In the recreation center gym 12 teams of four tested egg protection methods to survive final drops from 20 and 30 feet. Organizer Margaret Bohlin praised teamwork and problem solving while volunteer Jerry Ives dropped eggs in the parking lot. Hunter Beene led one of eight teams to survive the final fall with balloon and cottonball protection.
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Domestic oil rise trims imports and steadies prices
Oil Americans use 18.7 million barrels daily and rising domestic output could cut imports by half by decade end. Despite more production and efficiency, gasoline remains costly as demand grows in developing nations and Middle East and North Africa instability persists, yet higher domestic output supports the economy.
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U.S. shale surge boosts drilling and jobs across states
Major oil firms including ExxonMobil expand U S drilling as shale breakthroughs lift production in North Dakota Oklahoma Wyoming Montana and Texas. Higher output supports domestic equipment orders and jobs though concerns about fracking water contamination persist amid steady global oil prices.
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Job Corps students participate in Make A Difference Day in Roswell
Roswell Job Corps Center joins national Make A Difference Day activities with students and staff stripe a parking lot, tutor elementary students, and visit nursing homes. Center leaders say service builds self esteem, teamwork, and leadership while linking to Job Corps training.
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