Politics

Letter To The Editor: We Support James Robinson

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By BILL MCKERLEY and
JENNIFER MCKERLEY
Los Alamos

 

We support James Robinson in his bid to serve on the University of New Mexico–Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board.

 

James knows the value of UNM-LA to our community. As a 2011 graduate of UNM-LA, his involvement in student government provided him with valuable insights into the branch—its particular needs, strengths and weaknesses.

 

He has continued to be involved in this community after completing his BBA in Operations Management at the UNM Anderson School of Management. Currently, he is a member Read More

The March For Life And The Anti-Trump Women’s March: A Study In Contrasts

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Scene from Friday’s 44th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/townhall.com
 
By MICHAEL BROWN
Townhall Columnist
 
I’m writing this article on the eve of the 44th annual March for Life, but I can tell you in advance how it will differ dramatically from the recent Women’s March, organized in protest of the inauguration of President Trump.

First, the media coverage of the events will be totally different.

Whereas the Women’s March was in the mainstream media’s spotlight, the March for Life will be a mere footnote for most mainstream outlets, regardless of how many Read More

Udall Introduces Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United; Get Big Money Out Of Politics

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just days after the seventh anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision allowing unlimited corporate spending in elections, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, joined by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and other cosponsors in the Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, reintroduced Jan. 24 the Democracy for All amendment to restore democratic power to the American people.
 
The constitutional amendment would overturn Citizens United and allow limits
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Heinrich Introduces Bill To Safeguard DREAMer Data

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has led a group of Senate Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), in introducing S. 229, the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2017, a bill to safeguard the private information—such as addresses and telephone numbers—of the young immigrants known as DREAMers to ensure that they are not targeted by the Trump Administration for deportation.
 
The introduction of this bill comes as President Donald Trump has begun a series of executive actions on immigration that may affect
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New Democratic Report Presents Detailed Economic Data On All 50 States And D.C. For 2016

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SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), has announced the release of the latest State Economic Snapshots, a report by the Democratic staff of the JEC that aggregates statistics on jobs, unemployment and earnings in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for 2016.
 
The report provides evidence of the economy’s continued growth during the last year of the Obama administration.
 
The study finds that in 2016, average hourly earnings adjusted for inflation increased
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Chapman: Thoughts On Cicero’s ‘On Duties’ With Reflections On The Events Of The Past 12 Months

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By RALPH E. CHAPMAN
Los Alamos
Original parts ©Ralph E. Chapman 2017
 
“Lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it’s been.” ― From the song “Truckin” by The Grateful Dead, 1970; written by Jerome J. Garcia, Philip Lesh, Robert C. Hunter, Robert Hall Weir
 
That quote from The Grateful Dead is very relevant to today, probably as much, or even more so, than the time when it was written. It was also a time of great turmoil.
 
As I’ve stated a few times here on the Los Alamos Daily Post, I keep my political views close and seldom, if ever, speak publicly
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Doomsday Clock Slips Toward The Brink – An Analysis

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By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post

A vital tradition with global significance transpired this week, when a new time was posted for the Doomsday Clock under the guidance of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a magazine of science and public affairs founded by Manhattan Project scientists in 1945.

The timekeeping ritual Read More

AG Balderas Joins Coalition Defending Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that he and a group of 16 attorneys general filed a motion Jan. 23 to intervene in a federal appeals case in order to defend the constitutionality of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
 
The case – PHH Corporation, et al. v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – is currently before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. In an October 2016 ruling, a divided court found the structure of the CFPB unconstitutional. The CFPB filed a petition for rehearing
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National Association For Gun Rights Delivers Thousands Of Petitions To Trump

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NAGR News:
 
WINDSOR, Colo. ― On Friday the National Association for Gun Rights delivered over 30,000 petitions to the White House after the fax machine line was reportedly severed.
 
These petitions, collected over the previous weekend, were signed by individual National Association for Gun Rights members and supporters, urging President Trump to immediately take action by fulfilling his pro-gun promises and undoing the great harm the Obama Administration inflicted on law-abiding gun owners.
 
“Throughout Present Trump’s campaign, he promised to defend
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Governor Vetos SB 176

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez vetoed Senate Bill 176 – General Appropriations for three judicial branches.

The bill contained money for the New Mexico Supreme Court, the 2nd Judicial District and the 12th Judical District in Alamogodo.

Following the governor’s veto of SB176, Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth released the following statement:

“Governor Martinez’ reckless veto tonight will close courts and hurt New Mexico families. As a result of her action, juries will not be funded, criminal cases will be dismissed, and some criminals will walk free.

The Legislature has lots Read More