Afghanistan needs aid now to stabilize Karzai government
Guest editorial argues Afghanistan remains unstable after the Taliban’s defeat. It urges urgent U.S. and allied support for security expansion beyond Kabul, reconstruction funding, and nation building to prevent warlordism and al Qaida resurgence. It notes only $250 million in U.S. aid and warns political nerves abroad.
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San Diego Union-Tribune
Roswell Tax Debate Cites Alamogordo as Warning
In a letter to the editor residents discuss a Local Options Gross Receipts Tax proposal. They note Alamogordo’s lower rate and education base as arguments against Roswell voters approving a tax hike, and say the ballot delay reflects public concern and learning from past campaigns.
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Picnic thanks reflect community prayer and music in Roswell
Ted and Sandra Reed express heartfelt gratitude for attendees at the Faye Hardin picnic in the park. They thank Aaron Eakin and the singers for music and note the community faith and prayers for the nation during troubled times in Roswell.
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FFA Reserve Champion at New Mexico State Fair
Sam Seely of Goddard High School earned a reserve champion in the FFA program at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque. Roswell residents Kathryn Christene Hardisty and James Michael Cogdill wed in Truth or Consequences.
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Bush seeks war focus as NM election nears
As Congress battles over Iraq policy and forest legislation Republicans push foreign matters to the fore while NM activists warn of domestic issues being sidelined. Dem Gloria Tristani and GOP Pete Domenici clash amid national war discourse and local environmental debate.
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Jeff Bingaman
Tom Udall
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Congress
Bush and Hussein fight over Iraq disarmament and war
The piece traces President Bush's insistence on UN inspectors return and Hussein's conditional acceptance under global pressure. It notes Powell diplomacy, potential US attack delays, Saudi concerns over hijacker links, and the broader push for regime change versus peaceful disarmament.
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United States weighs options with United Nations on Iraq
The piece analyzes possible U S responses to Iraq under UN scrutiny. It discusses invoking self defense, enforcing UN resolutions, or pressing for renewed demands. It notes international figures and caution about U N inaction and congressional implications.
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