Castro to Fight for Argentina Ambassadorship and State Fights
Governor Raul Castro faces a possible ambassadorship to Argentina while clashing with lawmakers over crime agencies and the Medicaid funding dispute. He vetoed the crime task force bill and a repeal of Medicaid, and threatens a special session to fund it amid GOP opposition and county pressures.
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Raul Castro
Argentina
Castro
Frank Kelley
Burton Barr
Kelley, Barr & Co
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Prompts Dignity For Monarchy
The Jubilee marks a moment of pride and pomp as England honors Queen Elizabeth II. Despite empire decline and cautious leadership, her popularity grows as a warm symbol of national identity and historical greatness for Britain and its role in democratic thought.
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England
Elizabeth II
Britain
Elizabeth
Queen
Senior adults enhance SCC learning and need full program support
Christopher A. Horn argues SCC should expand senior adult programs as people age 65 plus, noting high achievement by older students and mutual mentorship with younger learners. He cites demographic shifts and urges boards to recognize education as heritage, urging full development across community colleges.
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Scottsdale Community College
Toastmasters International
SCC
Sue Smith
Christopher A. Horn
Hidden costs rear price of Palo Verde reactor move
Bradley K. Vandermark asks whether U.S. taxpayers fund Mexico harbor and road upgrades or Arizona road reinforcements for transporting 450 ton reactors and 700 ton generators to Palo Verde. He seeks details on who bears harbor and road costs and the channels behind them.
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Palo Verde
Arizona Public Service
APS
Rocky Point
Mexico
Ajo
Phoenix
United States
State Department
Arizona Department of Transportation
Mexico Harbor
Arizona
Bradley K.vandermark
Arizonans For Safe Energy
League applauds emission controls progress in Arizona
Betty Shoenhair president of the League of Women Voters East Maricopa commends a recent editorial on the success of Arizona emission controls. She notes a 39 percent drop in hydrocarbon emissions and a 23 percent reduction in carbon monoxide as progress, thanking voters for improving air quality.
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League of Women Voters
East Maricopa
Arizona
League
Betty Shoenhair
British scholar J L Plowden to lecture on policy in British politics
J L Plowden, a distinguished British scholar, will deliver a public lecture on Policy in British Politics at Appleton University. The event is announced from Wise Peat Crescent and is expected to attract scholars and students interested in political theory.
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J. L. Plowden
Oat University
Appleton (Wise
Peat Crescent
No Reason for Tax Hike in Scottsdale Proposed Rise
Betty Baskin criticizes Scottsdale officials over a 16 to 20 percent property tax increase and questions budget practices. She notes rising sales tax receipts and urges restraint in spending. Baskin also condemns leasing Fowler McCormick land to Little America Corp for a 90 year park-use, calling it an ethical issue and alleging a hotel project infringes citizens’ rights.
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Tam
Scottsdale
Ian
Jenkins
Fowler McCormick
Little America Corp
McCormick
Derrick Rebuffs Pork Barrel Pressure Over Russell Dam
Rep. Butler Derrick of South Carolina opposes the Richard B. Russell dam, challenging the pork barrel ethic as House leadership and colleagues threaten political backlash. He argues the project wastes tax dollars, harms timber and wildlife, and would cost jobs. The dispute hinges on a June House vote and potential Carter veto.
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Edward Flattau
House
Butler Derrick
D-S.c
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Congress
Derrick
Edgefield
S.C
Capitol Hill
President Carter
Russell Dam
White House
South Carolina
Secamante
Lyssa
Russell
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