New Mexico Governor Abolishes Death Penalty
Governor Bill Richardson signed a bill repealing the death penalty in New Mexico, calling it the most difficult decision of his career. He cited concerns about executing the innocent and visited the state penitentiary and death chamber before approving the measure. The move makes New Mexico the second state to ban executions since the Supreme Court allowed capital punishment to resume in other contexts.
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Sun Belt Migration Slows Amid Unemployment and High Costs
The report notes slower movement to the Sun Belt as California cites double digit unemployment near 6 percent in 2007 and a 0.3 percent regional rise while others see 1.2 percent growth in low unemployment areas. The national growth stands at 0.9 percent per the Population Reference Bureau. It also explains San Francisco's high housing costs kept many residents wealthy and limited relocation.
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Population Reference Bureau
San Francisco
Iraq six years on as US withdrawal looms amid persistently fragile security
After six years of upheaval Iraq's future remains uncertain despite reduced conflict levels. Bombings in Baghdad last week killed 60 people in two incidents and an American soldier died on a combat mission. Competing power struggles intensify in Mosul and other Sunni regions as elections approach. US combat troops are slated to leave by 2010 with full withdrawal by 2011, while leaders face renewed sectarian tensions and fragile reconciliation efforts.
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U S birth boom records 2007 in United States
A 2007 national birth tally exceeded 4.3 million, the highest in U S history, reflecting a prosperous era. The report notes higher teen births, increased births to unwed mothers near 40 percent, and declines possible in 2008 amid economic shifts.
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