Politics

Heinrich Marks 20 Years Of AmeriCorps

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., is the first AmeriCorps alum to serve in the United States Senate and a member of the National Service Congressional Caucus.

Heinrich is a cosponsor of a resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps. He released the following statement commemorating the 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps, Sept. 12, 2o14:

“For 20 years, more than 900,000 AmeriCorps members have contributed more than 1 billon hours of service to strengthen communities across the country, solve problems, and expand economic Read More

Udall Encouraged By Growing Support For Constitutional Amendment

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

  • Disappointed GOP sided with corporations and billionaires in filibuster of measure to limit influence of big money on American elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall led the Senate in rallying historic support for a constitutional amendment on campaign finance. The amendment, S.J. Res. 19, won 54 votes, a majority of the Senate, but failed to reach the 60 votes needed to overcome the Republican filibuster and advance to a final vote.
 
An outspoken critic of the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial Citizens United and McCutcheon decisions,
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Community Invited To Visit GOP Election Headquarters

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GOP headquarters at 1362D-1 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women invite the public to visit the GOP headquarters at 1362D-1 Trinity Dr.

The headquarters is between Viola’s Restaurant and the new Subway and open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Coffee and cookies will greet you as well as all you want to know about the 2014 Republican candidates. You can even register to vote.

Sample ballots will be available and forms to request absentee ballots. Need a yard sign? You have Read More

O’Leary: In Favor of Transparent Government

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By SUSAN O’LEARY
County Council Candidate

Democracy succeeds when citizens trust their government. Citizens can only trust their government when it operates in a transparent manner – when citizens can see how funds are spent and decisions are made.  

To achieve transparency, government has to purposefully work to make relevant information available to citizens in a timely manner, in ways that are convenient for them, and in formats that are useful and informative. That means something more than just publishing agendas and summaries or transcripts of meetings. Local Read More

Citizens For Good Government Roll Out Website

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POLITICAL NEWS:

John C. Hopkins, Chair of Citizens for Good Government and former Chair of the Los Alamos Charter Review Committee, today announced that CFGG has launched a website to provide citizens with important information about the two Los Alamos County Charter questions that are on this year’s general election ballot.  

Question 1 on the ballot relates to the structure of county government – it clarifies the role and authorities of the Council Chair; it also proposes to change the title of the County Administrator to County Manager to be consistent with all other counties Read More

Udall, Heinrich Announce More Than $4 Million In Funding For New Mexico Health Centers

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U.S. SENATE News:

  • Funding will create jobs, help more than 16,000 new patients access health care

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced Friday that 16 health centers in New Mexico will receive more than $4 million to expand primary care services.

This includes hiring an estimated 52 staff, extending operating hours, and offering new services including oral health, behavioral health, vision services, and pharmacies. The funding was made possible under the Affordable Care Act, and will help health centers reach an estimated 16,943 new patients. Read More

GOP Meets At Party Headquarters Sept. 18

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GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at party headquarters, 1362D Trinity Dr. 

Note the earlier than normal starting time. 

Final campaign efforts will be planned. All Republicans, supporters, and anyone who would like to get more involved are welcome. 

For more information, call Robert Gibson at 505.662.3159 or Bill McKerley at 505.672.1067. Read More

Heinrich: President’s Counterterrorism Strategy Makes Sense

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Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement Wednesday on President Obama’s speech on the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL):

“I remain adamantly opposed to returning American combat troops to battlegrounds in the Middle East, but I believe the President’s counterterrorism strategy outlined tonight makes sense and stands in stark contrast to the previous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Governor Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Sept. 11, 2011 Terrorist Attacks

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has issued an executive order for flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset Thursday, Sept. 11, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

The full text of the Governor’s executive order:

EXECUTIVE ORDER 2014-014 – FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS

WHEREAS, 13 years ago on an otherwise peaceful fall morning, our nation was attacked in New York City, Washington D.C., and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania Read More

Community Invited to Sierra Club Picnic Sept. 13

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SIERRA CLUB News:

The Sierra Club will hold its annual picnic 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the North Mesa Picnic Area. 

The community is invited to join club members for burgers, brats and ‘Ban the Bag Planning.’ Vegetarian options will be available at the picnic.

RSVPs are recommended at 505.662.9443 or jonesmm1@comcast.net.

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