FEDERAL NEWS
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
“In a statement issued today, President Barack Obama urged the Senate to act swiftly so he can sign the repeal of the so-called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law this year, citing the Defense Department’s report as proof that the nation “can transition to a new policy in a responsible manner.””-DOD
“Pentagon: Gays pose no trouble for military” Santa Fe New Mexican December 1, 2010
“Study: ‘Don’t Ask” Doable” Albuquerque Journal December 1, 2010
“Pentagon study: ’Don’t ask, don’t tell’ report won’t hurt military” Las Cruces Sun News December 1, 2010
S.AMDT.4697 To establish an earmark moratorium for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013.
“Senate OKs earmarks” Santa Fe New Mexican December 1, 2010
“Senate Votes Allow Earmarks To Go On” Albuquerque Journal December 1, 2010
S.510 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply.
“Leaders Laud Food Safety Bill Reforms” Albuquerque Journal December 1, 2010
“Bill bolsters FDA’s food-safety powers” El Paso Times December 1, 2010
HR 4783 Claims Resolution Act of 2010
“Water-rights settlements clear House ‘with money attached’” Santa Fe New Mexican December 1, 2010
“House OKs pay for black farmers, tribes” Santa Fe New Mexican December 1, 2010
“Aamodt Lawsuit Coming To Close” Albuquerque Journal December 1, 2010
STATE NEWS
Secretary Curry Issues LANL Hazardous Waste Permit for 10 Years
“New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Ron Curry issued a final order
today granting the renewal of the hazardous waste permit for Los Alamos National Laboratory. The
permit goes into effect Dec. 30.”
“State: LANL waste storage OK” Santa Fe New Mexican December 1, 2010
“Permit Stops LANL Landfill Dumping” Albuquerque Journal December 1, 2010
