DOJ challenges AT&T T-Mobile merger over competition
The DOJ seeks to block AT&T from acquiring T-Mobile to protect competition. If blocked, AT&T could owe T-Mobile a 3 billion breakup fee and surrender spectrum. AT&T and T-Mobile defend the merger’s benefits while critics warn of reduced rivalry and fewer options for consumers.
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T-Mobile
Tmobile
Deutsche Telekom
Justice Department
Robert Bell
Bell
U.S
Washington
Leap
Metro Pcs
U.S. Cellular
Department
Urban forester sought to manage Roswell street trees
Roswell officials discuss hiring an urban forester after a city study shows overmature street trees cause safety concerns. The plan would also empower replanting efforts and may require amending the anti donation clause. An exploratory committee was formed and awaits city council approval.
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New Mexico
Roswell
Smith
Tree City USA
Parks & Recreation
Kim Elliot
Parks and Recreation Commission
Emiller
Roswell-Record.com
Tribes Seek Equal Representation in New Mexico Redistricting
Tribes and pueblos urge congressional and state redistricting plans that comply with the Voting Rights Act to ensure tribal members can elect representatives of their choice. As the Legislature reconvenes in a special session, lawmakers seek population equality across districts and to avoid minority vote dilution.
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Teresa Leger de Fernandez
House
Senate
Navajo Nation
Legislative
Public Regulation Commission
Public Education Commission
Conroy Chino
Acoma Pueblo
Chino
State Labor Department
Bill Richardson
Gary Johnson
New Mexi
Irene's Aftermath Fueled Rescue Efforts And Toll Rise
National Guard ferried supplies to mountain towns cut off by Irene as helicopters delivered food water and blankets. The storm blamed for at least 45 US deaths plus others in Puerto Rico the Dominican Republic and Haiti with tolls possibly surpassing Floyd and nearing Katrina levels. Damage projections from Kinetic Analysis Corp pointed to about 7.2 billion across eight states and DC, exceeding past storms like Bob Gloria. Authorities assessed widespread flooding in Vermont New Jersey Connecticut and other states as President Obama and Governor Cuomo toured disaster sites and power outages persisted. Katia formed in the open Atlantic as Irene receded leaving ongoing uncertainty about further impacts.
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Irene
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Dominican Republic
Haiti
Bahamas
Caribbean
New England
Kinetic Analysis Corp
Washington, D.C
Red Cross aids families with clothing and credit card aid
Red Cross volunteers help families recover from emergencies by providing clothing via credit card purchases monitored by the charity. They emphasize financial donations to fund assistance, and note partnerships with United Way and agencies like Goodwill and the local food bank.
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Adams
Red Cross
New Mexico
The
Balsara
United Way
Chaves County
Day of
J.bergman
Roswell-Record.com
Water leak found inside Washington Monument after quake
National Park Service engineers sealed cracks after last week's quake but found water inside the Washington Monument indicating possible leaks. Spokeswoman Carol Johnson said standing water was observed on stairwells near the top while workers reentered. Engineers continue to search for the leak source and await report from contract experts on earthquake damage.
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National Park Service
Washington Monument
Park Service
Carol Johnson
Associated Press
Johnson
the Park Service
Federal News Radio
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