Senate OKs Pared-Down Health, Rebate Bills
By Deborah Baker/
Associated Press
  SANTA FE — The state Senate today approved significantly pared-down versions of Gov. Bill Richardson's proposals to provide health coverage for more New Mexico children and rebates to taxpayers. Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 (updated 2:27 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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Obama in Town
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Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama greets supporters during a campaign stop at Rio Grande High School Monday Aug. 18, 2008.

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Hillary Clinton Returns to N.M. on Obama's Behalf By Colleen Heild Journal Staff Writer     ESPAÑOLA — Never mind that the event in the gymnasium of Northern New Mexico College was billed as a change rally for Sen. Barack Obama. It was Hillary Clinton's show. Senators Blast Gov., Health Plan By Winthrop Quigley and Jeff Jones Journal Staff Writers     SANTA FE — State senators on Sunday panned a $58 million-a-year children's health coverage plan by Gov. Bill Richardson, while blasting the governor himself for calling them into a special legislative session.

City Council To Debate Arbitrator Policy Tonight By Dan McKay Copyright © 2008 Albuquerque Journal Journal Staff Writer     A proposal up for debate by the City Council tonight could give an unelected arbitrator final say over important management issues, such as scheduling and zero-tolerance for drug use by employees in sensitive jobs, administration officials contend. When Rocky Long decided his Lobos would practice at 6 a.m., it affected more than just the football players By Greg Archuleta/Journal Staff Writer     Of those who take part in University of New Mexico football coach Rocky Long's grueling, 6 a.m. practices, the players might have it the easiest.

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When An Interview Goes Bad
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