Udall Aims to Lead Freshman Senate on Rules Change
New Mexico Senator Tom Udall among freshmen pushing for Senate rule reforms. He and allies seek to curb filibusters by limiting holds and ear marks while pushing to end private pay raises, with goals to streamline action and strengthen the chamber.
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Obama religion claims spark debate on faith and policy
The piece examines claims that President Obama favors Islam over Christianity, citing his Cairo speech and responses about Christian rights amid post 9/11 tensions. It questions perceived bias toward Muslim groups and contrasts with Christian protections under civil rights and religious freedom laws.
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Editorial on egg Salmonella recall and vaccination debate
The piece argues 142 000 Americans yearly get sick from salmonella in eggs and notes Britain's decline after vaccinating chickens. It criticizes FDA rules that did not require vaccination and suggests U S mandating vaccination if illness remains high.
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Slump Deepens as July U S Home Sales Sink Again
The housing market stalls amid high unemployment and foreclosures as July sales of existing homes fall to a 15 year low. The Midwest shows a 35 percent drop while buyers and sellers stall over prices awaiting a market rebound.
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Doonesbury on ODD and parental guidance insights
Doonesbury column discusses oppositional defiant disorder in youths and how parents might respond to persistent tantrums and disruption. It distinguishes ODD symptoms from normal moodiness and notes the challenge of distinguishing disorder from developmental behavior, urging calm, consistent parenting strategies.
ODD Behavioral Criteria Highlighted in National Guidelines
The guideline notes that when disruptive behaviors persist for six months or more and affect family, home, or school life, oppositional defiant disorder is considered. Features include negativity hostility toward authority defiance and persistent temper and academic problems.
Treatment and factors in oppositional defiant disorder
ODD treatment includes psychotherapy and parent training. Children show vindictive behavior and aggression toward peers, with irritability and noncompliance. ODD coexists with mood, anxiety, and ADHD. Risk factors include parental mood or substance issues, abuse, neglect, violence exposure, and family instability.
Heather Knoche Wins New Mexico Model of the Year Title
Heather Knoche 25 years ago is named winner in the 8 11 age female group of the New Mexico Model of the Year contest after a preliminary pageant at Lovington Miss Cinderella Pageant last fall. Trisha Morgan competes for Miss Teen of New Mexico in Grants and is sponsored by Norwest Caprock Yablon Schriber Mitchel Seed and Grain and Bettye Morgan.
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