House committee passes Iran sanctions legislation


WASHINGTON (AP) — A new push to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions by crippling the country's economy is gathering momentum on Capitol Hill.
 
 
 

Immigration bill heads to full Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A far-reaching bill to remake the nation's immigration system is headed to the full...
 

Pentagon wants $450M for Guantanamo prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is asking Congress for more than $450 million for maintaining and upgrading...
 

Obama voices support for Senate immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says a far-reaching immigration overhaul approved by a Senate...
 

Obama to address drones, Gitmo in security speech
President Barack Obama is set to at least partially lift the veil of secrecy surrounding U.S.-directed...
 

Lawmakers hand Myanmar leader prisoner list
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are asking Myanmar President Thein Sein (tane sane) to free nearly 250...
 

Officials: Senators reach deal on high-tech visas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Leading senators working on immigration legislation reached a compromise Tuesday...
 

Senate to debate crop insurance in farm bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as...
 

House passes bill on lying about military medals
WASHINGTON (AP) — People who falsely claim they have received a military medal in order to obtain money...
 

Kerry challenges Congress on diplomats' security
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry challenged Congress on Monday to go beyond its investigations...
 
 
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New Mexico Politics


Atty: Aragon may be paying too much
Former state senator Manny Aragon's attorney filed a motion requesting government accounting to see if his client is paying…
 

Aggressive policing drains SFPD jail funding
Police in Santa Fe say increased patrols and aggressive tactical plans are resulting in more arrests, and more time in jail…
 

Neighbor opposes plan to house veterans
A local man is trying to open up a shelter for veterans who, like him, need help getting back on their feet as they figure…
 

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White House News


Tea party storm largely inside IRS _ so…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three days of congressional hearings about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative…
 

Pakistan arrested American who was killed…
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — An American citizen killed in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan in 2011 was arrested by Pakistani…
 

Russia wary of deeper nuclear arms cuts
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top military officer has voiced skepticism about deeper nuclear arms cuts, saying they should require…
 

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oP Exclusive


What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

Ladies First: FLOTUS and Jason Collins…
A week ago, first lady Michelle Obama tweeted to NBA star Jason Collins that "We've got your back." She's putting those…
 

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New Mexico (change)

 
New Mexico is located in the southwestern region of the U.S. Inhabited by Native American populations for many centuries, New Mexico has also been part of Imperial Spain, part of Mexico, and a U.S. territory.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Susana Martinez
Lieutenant Governor: John Sanchez
Attorney General: Gary King
Secretary of State: Dianna J. Durán

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