Defense bill advances with anti terrorism boost
The House approved a 343 billion defense bill diverting funds from missile defense to counterterrorism, boosting anti terrorism spending by 400 million to about six billion. Senate objections centered on energy and private contractor provisions, with Bush praising the action as a security step.
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Texas
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Roswell Chile and Cheese Festival Opens With Farm Focus
The ninth annual Chile and Cheese Festival kicks off at 9 30 a m Saturday on the Chaves County Courthouse lawn highlighting local farmers. Leprino Foods offers eight $3 tours of its mozzarella plant, with preregistration at the Civic Center to handle high demand.
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WIPP shipments resume after attack near New Mexico facility
Federal officials say nuclear waste shipments resume to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico. The first load will depart Rocky Flats in Colorado on Wednesday with follow on ships from Idaho National Laboratory and Savannah River on Thursday. Eight shipments are expected to reach WIPP by Sunday. Balduini notes operations are returning to normal after the terrorist alerts earlier this month.
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Hankwitz Exhibit Highlights Color in Motion at Roswell Museum
Jenny Hankwitz, Roswell artist in residence, shows works from her six month stay in Roswell at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. The exhibit runs through Sunday and features art created during her gift in time residency begun in April after she started making paintings from computer drawings in 1994.
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City planner aims to lure business in Roswell
Roswell’s new city planner, Zachary Montgomery, born into a construction family, oversees zoning compliance and service delivery to attract developers. He notes speed matters for big players like Wal Mart and Home Depot, as firms seek rapid answers on fire codes, water, and other permits.
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