Politics

Udall, Nelson Urge FTC To Investigate Concussion Prevention Claims Used To Sell Soccer Headgear

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M. and Bill Nelson, D-Fla. called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate potentially misleading safety claims used to sell soccer headgear.

The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices.

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson

The senators asked that the FTC take action if the investigation findings reveal that makers of soccer headgear or other children’s sports safety equipment are engaged in false or deceptive advertising practices. Read More

Los Alamos Gets $78,643 In PILT Funding

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

STATE News:

  • NM Counties to Receive $34.5 Million in PILT Funding for Schools, Roads, Local Police

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that counties across New Mexico will be receiving more than $34.5 million through the 2015 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

Los Alamos County will receive $78,643.

PILT provides federal payments to local governments to help offset losses in property taxes because of nontaxable federal land within their boundaries, such as Bureau of Land Management land, national Read More

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Applauds Supreme Court Decision In Support Of Marriage Equality

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of marriage equality.

“With this decision, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed that equality is a fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution by stating very clearly that everyone deserves equal protection under the law. 

“Marriage equality is matter of civil rights and treating all people who are in a loving and committed relationship fairly. 

“Today is a momentous day for the Read More

Udall On Supreme Court Health Insurance Decision

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Sen. To Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:            

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in King v. Burwell that residents of any state can receive health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.

“I welcome the Supreme Court’s decision in King v. Burwell, which preserves the insurance policies of millions of Americans. The Affordable Care Act has enabled tens of thousands of New Mexicans to get health insurance for the first time.

“It’s Read More

Congressional Committee Members Call On DEA To Detail Methods Behind ‘Cold Consent’ Searches

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CONGRESS News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr., D-Mich., House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX, and Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-NM. issued a letter Tuesday June 23 to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenburg requesting details concerning the use of “cold consent” searches, particularly at transportation facilities.  

The letter cites a report released by the Justice Department

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Governor Receiving Business Advocate In Politics Award

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez will receive the Business Advocate in Politics Award from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.

This award comes the day after New Mexico made a big leap in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Businesses” rankings, jumping from 37 to 24 in the country. The improvement is tied for the best in the nation. Read More

Luján Wants Vote To Reauthorize Export-Import Bank

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STATE News:

  • Bank Supports 265 Jobs in New Mexico

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District called on House Republican leaders this morning to allow a vote in the House of Representatives to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States. 

Absent legislative action, the bank’s charter will expire at the end of the month, and it will no longer be able to provide loans to U.S. businesses. The Export-Import Bank is an independent, self-sustaining agency with an 80-year record of supporting U.S. jobs by financing the export of American goods and services. Read More

Los Alamos Voter Registration Drive At Summer Concert

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COUNTY News:

County Clerk and Los Alamos Association of Realtors® to host voter registration drive

The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office and the Los Alamos Association of Realtors® (LAAOR) are co-hosting a voter registration drive 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 during the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park.

The public is encouraged to visit their booth to register to vote or make changes to an existing voter registration.   

“We were delighted to participate when LAAOR President Cindy Hollabaugh approached us, as voter registration is a year-round activity,” County Clerk Sharon Read More

Council Approves Salary Bump For Direct Reports

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Los Alamos County Councilor Steven Girrens announced during this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers that as a result of two weeks of personnel evaluations of the County’s three contract employees who report to Council, and a closed session at 6 p.m. today, he moved to award 3 percent raises in pay to County Manager Harry Burgess and County Attorney Rebecca Ehler and a 2 percent raise for Utilities Manager Tim Glasco. He added that the 2 percent raise for Glasco came as a recommendation from the DPU board. The motion passed 7-0. Screen Shot/LAC Read More

Council Appoints Jeff Johnson To Utility Board

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Los Alamos County Council appointed Jeff Johnson during this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers to fill a vacancy on the Utilities Board. Screen Shot/LAC

DPU Board candidates, from left, David Schiferl, Kerry Harms and James Nealy Robinson. Screen Shot/LAC

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
In a first round 4 to 3 vote, the Los Alamos County Council selected Jeff Johnson from a pool of four candidates to fill a vacancy on the Department of Public Utilities Board.
 
Johnson has lived in Los Alamos for 23 years and is an engineer and project manager at Los Alamos National
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