Legislature wrestles over agenda in slow special session
In Santa Fe lawmakers clash over redistricting and the governor s agenda as the House Rules Committee weighs authority under the constitution. Bratton and Lujan spar over fairness while the session probes how items move forward and when consensus forms. The week ends with a $450000 food stamp extension approved and talk of a capital outlay bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bratton
Hobbs
House Rules Committee
Raul Burciaga
Legislative Council Service
Burciaga
Bratton
Rules Committee
House
Ben Lujan
Ken Martinez
Lujan
Larry Larrashaga
Albuquerque Republican
Santa Fe
Legislative Council
Dems
Public Regulation Commission
Editorial Jobs Act seen as wasteful spending plan
The Jacksonville Daily News editorial argues against Obama’s Jobs Act, calling it another round of stimulus and redistribution. It criticizes unemployment benefits, road and bridge spending, and short term tax cuts, urging long term tax relief and reduced government to spur job creation.
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Barack Obama
Congress
Obama
Mitt Romney
Rick Perry
Jacksonville Daily News
Wellness guidance amid stress and weight concerns
A 56 year old woman seeks guidance on improving overall health amid stress and belly fat. She notes limited energy for exercise, aims to increase swimming activity, and references dietary improvements while avoiding sweets and excess portions. The piece also mentions Hispanic Heritage Month events and Latino leadership conferences in Washington.
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DR. Gott
Xavier Becerra
D-Calif
Washington
D.C
Congressional
Doonesbury Gala Highlight Sotomayor Latino Public Image
At the CHCI Gala 2009 Justice Sonia Sotomayor mingled with Latinos, facing cameras and fans as part of a Latino List project by Ingrid Duran and Catherine Pino. The event underscored Latino leadership aspirations and authenticity in public life.
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Hispanic Caucus Institute
CHCI
Supreme Court
Sonia Sotomayor
Sotomayor
Roswell and Artesia Cadets Complete ROTC Challenge Camp
Six Roswell residents and one Artesia resident completed training in fundamental military skills at the Army ROTC Challenge camp formerly basic camp at Fort Knox. The Roswell group includes David S. Cadell Mary A. DeGuzman Jeffrey B. Huckabee Theresa P. Marbach Bryan P. Turner and David K. Wood with Daniel Porras of Artesia.
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Roswell
Artesia
Fort Knox
David S. Cadell
Mary A. DeGuzman
Jeffrey B. Huckabee
Theresa P. Marbach
Bryan P. Turner
David K. Wood
Daniel Porras
Cadell
Jimmy R. Cadell
DeGuzman
Larry Hickman
Huckabee
Edwin S., Huckabee
Marbach
Edward J. Porter
Turner
Terry Turner
Wood
Michael C. Wood
Porras
Catarino Porras
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Rick Little
Chaparral
Las Cruces
Thomas Garcia
Ocate
New Mexico News Services
Sherry Robinson
Editorial
Maria
Hinojosa
Doonesbury
Ingrid
Gott
United Media Syndicate
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