Clinton signs bill allowing interstate bank branches across states
President Clinton signed legislation Thursday permitting banks to establish branches across state lines, shifting banking competition and expansion rules. The move could reshape regional finance as banks seek wider networks and customers.
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Roswell Residents Speak at Economic Town Hall Forum
About 75 residents filled the Roswell Inn Rio Grande Room to share ideas with a seven member panel including Mayor Tom Jennings and County Manager Hubert Quintana. Topics covered included attracting new business, keeping educated youth, potential state prison jobs, a veteran hospital idea, neighborhood development, housing rehab, and beautification to boost community pride.
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Chile and Cheese Festival starts Saturday at courthouse lawn
Roswell hosts the second annual Chile and Cheese Festival on Saturday with 9 a.m. bus tours from the Chaves County Courthouse lawn to local chile fields and dairy facilities. An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 visitors are expected, featuring workshops, live entertainment, and a Red Chili Cookoff with a $200 prize.
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McMillan Faces Questions Over Farm Subsidy Payments
ALBUQUERQUE AP Republican Senate candidate Colin McMillan has received more than 50 thousand dollars in government subsidies for his Roswell farming business over five years and his ranching enterprise drew 35 thousand for a seven year program, drawing criticism from Jeff Bingaman aide David Contarino who labels the stance hypocritical. McMillan contends he did not take subsidies this year because he is not growing cotton.
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Haitians killed in grenade attack in Port au Prince
In Port au Prince a grenade exploded before a pro democratic demonstration killing three Haitians and wounding at least 31. U S soldiers fired into a warehouse detaining three suspects as chaos followed with looting and panicked crowds.
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House votes to curb lobbyist gifts amid sweeping reform
The House approved a far reaching lobbying bill 306 to 112 ending meals and entertainment paid by lobbyists for Members of Congress. Sponsor Rep. John Bryant urged a no freebie stance while President Clinton called it a major step toward changing the capital culture as the measure moves to the Senate.
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