Redistricting session ends with blame and court fight likely
Santa Fe New Mexico reports a special session adjourned amid widespread blame as lawmakers anticipate court drawn districts. Gov. Martinez vetoes loom, costs may reach millions, and the state Supreme Court is set to craft legislative and congressional maps.
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Albuquerque
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Editorial on Livonia breath tests suit over student rights
A Detroit News guest editorial notes a Livonia Michigan incident where a assistant principal called police after accusing graduates of drinking at a park picnic. The ACLU sues, arguing minors were subjected to breath tests without consent or a warrant, violating Fourth Amendment protections.
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Livonia, Mich
Livonia
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American Civil Liberties Union
Dan Korobkin
ACLU
Michigan
Michigan Court of Appeals
Korobkin
Donald Knapp
Livonia Law Department
Detroit News
Dear Doctor K Sleep Tips Readers Need for Rest
Reader letters describe persistent difficulty falling asleep with grogginess and poor daytime focus. Practical guidance includes consistent sleep times, caffeine limits, avoiding heavy meals and alcohol, regular exercise, quiet dark rooms, cool temps, and avoiding reading or TV in bed.
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Dead retirees draw federal checks in vast waste
A Washington Post report highlights $601 million in payments to dead federal retirees over five years, with annual spends of $100 to $150 million. The issue, warned by the inspector general since 2005, rose 70 percent, and cases lingered for decades. Senate scrutiny adds to findings of billions paid to dead or incarcerated individuals since 2000.
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Office of Personnel Management
Ed O’keefe
Federal Eye
Washington Post
O'Keefe
Inspector General
Patrick McFarland
OPM
Tom Coburn
Oklahoma Republican
Coburn
Cadets Receive Air Force Academy Scholarships at NMMI
Fifteen New Mexico Military Institute cadets will be awarded scholarships of 3500 each during a regimental review led by retired Lt Gen Benjamin N Bellis. Falcon Foundation funds 2500 per scholarship with the remainder from the NMMI Foundation. Also noted is Airman Tony Aguilar who recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB.
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New Mexico Military Institute
Air Force
Benjamin N. Bellis
Air Force Academy
Falcon Foundation
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Nmmi Foundation
David J. Akin
Kevin C. Anderson
Brian C. Bennett
John E. Culton Iil
David L. Dobbs
Michael R. Fick
Kevin P. Kernan
John H. Kinsman
Colleen C. McCrary
James D. McCune
Stephen A. Niermah
John P. Robb
Daniel L. Sutherland
Matthew L. Thomas
Paul D. Zayatz
Tony Aguilar
Julian’ J
Lake Arthur
Air Force Basic
Lackland Air Force Base
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