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KUNM News Archives: 2003 - May
Stories from Fri., 30 May. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2003 |
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Anti-War Demonstration Documentary Screens |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
On March 20, 2003, an anti-war demonstration in front of the University of New Mexico ended with tear gas and multiple arrests. A documentary film, based on the protest, was shot and produced by people who were there. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson spoke with the film's director Dimitri Wolf and one...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2003 |
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Reflections on Asian-Pacific Heritage Month |
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By: Catherine Wier
The month of May has been designated Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. IN New Mexico, the Asian-American population has nearly doubled since the 1980's, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Catherine Wier spoke with some Asian residents of Albuquerque who harbor differing viewpoints about the...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2003 |
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Gov. Richardson Approves of Domenici Conversion |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The proposed amendment to increase the yearly pay out from the state permanent fund has the backing of Democratic Governor Bill Richardson, who was pleasantly surprised with Domenici's transition. And he hopes the State's Republicans will follow the Senator's lead.
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2003 |
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Domenici Switches Position on Permanent Fund Discussion |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
U.S. Senator Pete Domenici has changed his position and will support a proposed constitutional amendment to increase the yearly pay out from a state permanent fund. Voters will consider the proposal in a special statewide election Sept. 23rd. If adopted, the contitutional change will provide more money...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2003 |
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Gov. Richardson Goes After High Tech, High Wage Jobs |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Governor Bill Richardson unveiled a new effort to transform New Mexico research resources into high tech, high wage jobs. Tom Trowbridge has more from Santa Fe.
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2003 |
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Anti-Nuclear Activists Wrap Up Forums |
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By: Leslie Clark
Anti-nuclear activists held forums around the state to raise awareness about a proposed modern Plutonium Trigger Manufacturing Plant. The Department of Energy is considering five sites for the PIT facility. As Leslie Clark reports, two of those sites are in New Mexico.
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Stories from Thu., 29 May. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 29 May. 2003 |
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Citadel Communications Local Chief Comments on FCC Action |
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By: Jessica Carr
Protesters chose the local branch of Clear Channel Communications for their demonstration against further media deregulation since it is the radio owner that has taken greatest advantage of the 1996 relaxation of ownership rules. Clear Channel, with over 1200 stations nationwide, is one of 4 media companies...
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Airdate: Thu., 29 May. 2003 |
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NM Amigos Back From Cuba |
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By: Paul Ingles
For over 60 years, a group of state business and community leaders known as the New Mexico Amigos has made an annual trip to either another state or another country, representing the state as good will ambassadors. This year’s trip which took place earlier this month and involved over 120 New Mexicans...
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Airdate: Thu., 29 May. 2003 |
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New Mexico Leads In Job Generation Per Capita |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico finds itself among the leaders of all states in a positive category for a change. The more than one thousand new jobs generated in the state so far this year put it towards the top of the list in per capita job generation. And, as we hear in this report from Tom Trowbridge, rural parts of...
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Stories from Wed., 28 May. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 28 May. 2003 |
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Telecommunications Study |
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By: Leslie Clark
New Mexico telecommunications providers along with state agencies, universities and consultants have joined together into what they call the Strategic Telecommunications Alliance and Resource Team or START. The group is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to identify and improve New...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 May. 2003 |
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FANNIE MAE Announces New Mexico Investment Plan |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
At a press conference at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque Wednesday, the lending corporation Fannie Mae announced what it called an investment plan of $6 billion for New Mexico. Joined by local politicians, the company claimed it will help provide tens of thousands of available housing...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 May. 2003 |
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NM Senator Domenici Comments On Tax Cut Signed by Bush |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
President Bush signed a $330 billion tax cut Wednesday at the White House. The law includes reductions to income dividend and capital gains taxes as well as additional child tax credits. In Albuquerque Wednesday, New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici said passage of the plan was a result of strong...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 May. 2003 |
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50th Anniversary Of First Mt. Everest Climb Comes As Former NM Governor Johnson Draws Close to Summit |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Thursday, May 29, marks the 50th anniversary of one of the great adventures of the 20th century - the conquest of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson is on his way up the world's tallest mountain and, as Tom Trowbridge reports, another New...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 May. 2003 |
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Dr. Arjun Makhijani on Nuclear PITS Facilities |
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By: Arjun Makhijani
Nearly fourteen years after the Berlin Wall fell, the United States has made another pit – not what’s left over after you’ve eaten a mango or a peach – but the deadly plutonium explosive core of a hydrogen bomb. Fabrication was done at New Mexico’s Los Alamos National Laboratory and completed in April....
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Stories from Tue., 27 May. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 27 May. 2003 |
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Where Should Newspaper Editors Draw The Line on Letters? |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
The Letters-To-The-Editor pages of local newspapers are a sounding board for communities throughout New Mexico. In times of war and heated public debate, emotions spill out onto those pages. Recently some letters have stirred up controversy and raised the question: Where should the editors draw the...
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Airdate: Tue., 27 May. 2003 |
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Possible New Mexico Plutonium PITS Facility Debated |
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By: Leslie Clark
Both Los Alamos and Carlsbad are among five sites in the United States being considered for a new facility to build plutonium triggers for nuclear bombs, also known as PITS. In an effort to inform New Mexicans about the facility and what will take place there, anti-nuclear activists are providing their...
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Airdate: Tue., 27 May. 2003 |
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Commentator Contemplates Reality of Time |
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By: Ron Chapman
Commentator Ron Chapman is getting older. He shares the reality and the humor of this all too human experience.
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Stories from Fri., 23 May. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 23 May. 2003 |
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Writer Steve Fox: Contemplating Access To Health Care |
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By: Steve Fox
After witnessing an accident, Albuquerque writer Steve Fox reflects on the lack of access to health care for many New Mexicans.
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Airdate: Fri., 23 May. 2003 |
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Richardson: More Time For "Blue Ribbon Tax Commission" |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
NM Governor Bill Richardson announced that he's extending the deadline for the state's "Blue Ribbon Tax Commission" to conduct its work reviewing New Mexico's tax structure. Tom Trowbridge has more from the State Capitol.
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Airdate: Fri., 23 May. 2003 |
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Youth Development Expert on Improving Kids' Futures |
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By: Paul Ingles
This issue of how to help New Mexico's young people blossom has been the topic of discussion at a series of forums and workshops over the last couple of days in Albuquerque. Local community, business and government leaders have been taking advantage of the opportunity to speak with Karen Pittman, the...
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Stories from Thu., 22 May. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 22 May. 2003 |
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Intervention Works- Comment by Ron Chapman |
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By: Ron Chapman
Commentator Ron Chapman has long taken issue with the conservative bootstrap theory of solving social problems. In the following piece, he recounts a locally compelling story that shakes the foundation of the theory.
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Airdate: Thu., 22 May. 2003 |
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Filmfest Spotlights Mideast Conflict |
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By: Marcos Martinez
An Albuquerque peace group is presenting a film festival this weekend aimed at presenting multiple points of view on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Marcos Martinez has more.
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Airdate: Thu., 22 May. 2003 |
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Weapons Programs Debated on Call-in Show |
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By: Arcie Chapa
A modern plutonium trigger - or PIT - facility is planned for the United States. Several locations are hoping to house the plant - including Los Alamos National Laboratory and the WIPP site at Carlsbad. On this morning's Call-in show host Arcie Chapa spoke with Arjun Makhajani, president of the Institute...
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Stories from Wed., 21 May. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 21 May. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Activist Begins Prison Term for School of Americas Arrest |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Albuquerque counselor and activist Judy Bierbaum left New Mexico Tuesday to begin serving a six prison month term in Arizona for crossing a police line at a protest at the School Of The Americas (recently renamed the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation)at Fort Benning, Georgia in 2002....
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Airdate: Wed., 21 May. 2003 |
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Officials Strive To Improve Immunization Rates |
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By: Deborah Martinez
New Mexico has the dubious distinction of ranking last in the percentage of 2-year-olds who are immunized completely in the minds of most public health officials. There is a state-wide campaign to increase the number of immunized kids. Deborah Martinez has more on Santa Fe's efforts.
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Airdate: Wed., 21 May. 2003 |
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Some Activists Push For Voter ID Program |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
There's a citizen movement afoot in Albuquerque to require voters in city elections to show identification before being given the green light to vote. Tom Trowbridge reports.
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Stories from Tue., 20 May. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 20 May. 2003 |
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FCC Ponders Further Deregulation to Media |
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By: Jessica Carr
The Federal Communications Commission, headed by Republican Michael Powell, is scheduled to vote June 2 on new rules that could further deregulate the U.S. media landscape. The FCC is considering elimination of rules and caps that would allow large media corporations to own more, and more different...
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Airdate: Tue., 20 May. 2003 |
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Albuquerque City Council Passes General Fund Budget |
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By: Paul Ingles
Albuquerque City Councilors passed a general fund budget, May 19, after adding 12 amendments the Mayor Martin Chavez' proposal. As Leslie Clark reports, both the council and the mayor seem satisfied with most of the compromises.
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Airdate: Tue., 20 May. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Students Test Higher; Activists Want More Teacher Help From Bush Administration |
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By: Paul Ingles
Albuquerque Public School kids did better on this year's standardized tests but education reform advocates say the federal government deserves a below-average grade on keeping its education promises. Paul Ingles has more.
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Airdate: Tue., 20 May. 2003 |
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New Mexico Responds to National Orange Terror Alert |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Based on national and international intelligence reports, the National Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge has raised the terror alert level to "orange." Governor Richardson put New Mexico on higher alert as well. Deborah Martinez reports.
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Stories from Mon., 19 May. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 19 May. 2003 |
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Commentator Don Schrader on Urine Therapy |
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By: Don Schrader
Commentator Don Schrader provides background on Urine Therapy. Schrader notes that some cultures throughout history have believed important health benefits can come from the regimen.
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Airdate: Mon., 19 May. 2003 |
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Domenici Reacts To Fleischer's Resignation as Bush Press Spokesperson |
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By: Paul Ingles
New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici reacted with shock to the announcement that White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer, a former Domenici aide, would be leaving his post in July, 2003. Domenici and Fleischer had dinner recently.
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Airdate: Mon., 19 May. 2003 |
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Senator Domenici Weighs in on Energy Debate |
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By: Paul Ingles
New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici acknowledged his differences with NM Democrat Jeff Bingaman over the National Energy Policy but Domenici says he believes there is more going into the bill for renewable energy sources than critics suggest.
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Airdate: Mon., 19 May. 2003 |
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Debate Over Energy Policy Resumes Soon |
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By: Leslie Clark
The U.S. Senate is expected to resume the debate over a national energy policy after the Memorial Day break. Congress has failed to pass an energy bill since President Bush called for one two years ago. And, as Leslie Clark reports, this year's debate is shaping up to be just as contentious.
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Airdate: Mon., 19 May. 2003 |
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Discussion on Paseo Extension Continues at Albuquerque City Council Meeting |
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By: Paul Ingles
The Albuquerque City Council met Monday and accepted an opinion from the city attorney that proceeding with the planning for an extension to the Paseo Del Norte Road would not be a legal risk. Activists trying to keep the road from being built through the Petroglyph National Monument believe the city...
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Stories from Fri., 16 May. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 16 May. 2003 |
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Gulf War I Combat Memories by Author |
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By: Ron Chapman
With the war in Iraq, the time is ripe for a fresh account of combat. Anthony Swofford, Ex-Marine, offers precisely that with his book of the first Gulf War, called JARHEAD. Swofford was interviewed by Ron Chapman.
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Airdate: Fri., 16 May. 2003 |
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UNM Prof Confronts SARS in China |
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By: Paul Ingles
When University of New Mexico professor Richard Schaefer went to Bejing, China to teach Journalism this Spring, he had no idea he'd land inside one of the biggest stories of the year - the breakout of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrom in the world's most populous nation. Schaefer told Paul Ingles that...
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Airdate: Fri., 16 May. 2003 |
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Bingaman Introduces Health Insurance Bill |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman has introduced a bill seeking to boost the number of people covered by health insurance. The issue has major implications for New Mexico, which is at, or near the top, among states in the number of residents without health coverage. Tom Trowbridge has more on the story....
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Airdate: Fri., 16 May. 2003 |
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US Dept. of Education Approves NM's Educational Accountability Plan |
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By: Nick Layman
The U.S. Department of Education has approved New Mexico's Educational Accountability Plan. The state drew it up to comply with Federal "No Child Left Behind" requirement. Michael Davis, New Mexico Department of Education Superintendent says this approval recognizes that the state's schools were never...
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Stories from Thu., 15 May. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 15 May. 2003 |
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Musician Peter Case Visits KUNM |
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By: Paul Ingles
PETER CASE, FROM A WHISPER TO A SCREAM: Peter Case left his home in Buffalo, NY at the age of 15 with guitar in hand and hasn't looked back. His career has included playing on street corners, forming the seminal punk band The Plimsouls, and recording for a major label. Case now is an independent musician...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 May. 2003 |
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Counterspin Host Critiques Recent News Coverage |
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By: Jim Terr
Janine Jackson, host of "Counterspin" (heard on KUNM, Tuesday mornings at 8:30) recently visited New Mexico for the annual Taos Talking Pictures Festival. While there she talked with Jim Terr about a number of issues including what she called the lack of fortitude shown by the White House Press Corps...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 May. 2003 |
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Local Actor Portrays Albert Einstein |
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By: Deborah Martinez
An Albuquerque actor is performing a one-man show, portraying the famous physicist Albert Einstein. Deborah Martinez spoke with Tom Schuch during a recent rehearsal in Santa Fe.
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Stories from Wed., 14 May. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 14 May. 2003 |
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Commentary: Atomic Vets |
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By: Arjun Makajahni
The National Academy of Sciences has completed one more study on the radiation doses to which the U.S. government subjected armed forces personnel during atomic bomb tests between 1945 and 1962. The atomic veterans, as they are called, have been complaining that the government’s estimates of what happened...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 May. 2003 |
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Debate Continues over Use of Land Grand Permanent Fund |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The effort to change the New Mexico constitution to allow a greater take from the Land Grant Permanent Fund seems to be sticking to partisan lines. As Tom Trowbridge reports, Democrats are lining up in support of the amendment that voters will decide on in September. Meantime, Republicans are against...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 May. 2003 |
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Women Business Owners Try to Do Business with Government |
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Government contracts make up a large part of the economy of New Mexico. Minority and women business owners came together to talk about how to do business with the government at the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce kickoff of their business procurement project. Susan Loubet was there and has more.
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Airdate: Wed., 14 May. 2003 |
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Democrats Make Effort to Change the New Mexico Constitution |
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The effort to change the New Mexico constitution to allow a greater take from the Land Grant Permanent Fund seems to be sticking to partisan lines. As Tom Trowbridge reports, Democrats are lining up in support of the amendment that voters will decide on in September, while Republicans are against it....
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Stories from Tue., 13 May. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 13 May. 2003 |
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University of New Mexico Signs New President |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents took the final action to hire Louis Caldera as the 18th President in the history of the school. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson says Caldera was on hand to sign the papers.
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Airdate: Tue., 13 May. 2003 |
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Commentary: Ron Chapman |
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By: Ron Chapman
On a recent trip to Europe, Ron Chapman gained valuable perspectives that were new and fresh to his point of view. In his commentary, he offers a recounting of the experience.
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Airdate: Tue., 13 May. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Prohibits Gender Identity Discrimination |
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By: Leslie Clark
Albuquerque citizens who believe they have been treated unequally on the basis of their gender identity can now file complaints against city departments. Mayor Martin Chavez signed an executive instruction this past week prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity within city departments....
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Airdate: Tue., 13 May. 2003 |
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Senator Domenici Speaks About Increasing Education Funds and Ridding New Mexico of Salt Cedars |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Senator Pete Domenici has weighed in on the issue of the proposed constitutional amendment New Mexico voters will decide on in a September special election. Tom Trowbridge has the story.
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Stories from Mon., 12 May. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 12 May. 2003 |
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Commentary: Michelle Manning |
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By: Michelle Manning
In tonight's commentary, Albuquerque writer, Michelle Manning, gives us some insight on how to make the most of a seemingly bad situation.
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Airdate: Mon., 12 May. 2003 |
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Drivers Held Up By President's Motorcade |
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By: Paul Ingles
Hundreds of motorists from Bernalillo to Kirtland Air force Base were held up for as long as 20 minutes today as police cleared interstate 25 and cut off traffic from all I-25 overpasses for the President's motorcade. KUNM's Paul Ingles was stuck in al line of cars at Montgomery and I-25. He found...
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Airdate: Mon., 12 May. 2003 |
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Bush Pushes Tax Cuts in Bernalillo |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
After a weekend of recreation in Santa Fe, President George W. Bush spoke to a crowd of supporters in Bernalillo to promote his tax plans. KUNM Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 12 May. 2003 |
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Demonstrators Voice Their Opinions From Afar During the President's Visit |
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By: Nick Layman
The Republican Congressional Delegation and various Chambers of Commerce gave out invitations to the Presidential address. While the President spoke demonstrators both for and against his policies- who couldn't get tickets were directed to an area far removed from the event.
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Airdate: Mon., 12 May. 2003 |
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President Bush Complete Speech |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Listen to President Bush's complete speech made in Bernalillo, NM, by clicking on our audio link.
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Stories from Fri., 9 May. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 9 May. 2003 |
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Department of Health Secretary Talks About State Health Plan |
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By: Susan Loubet
State agencies began a three-month tour of New Mexico to talk about health care reform. The Departments of Health, Human Services, Children, Youth and Families, and Aging are looking for input from all New Mexicans. Susan Loubet was at the meeting and talked to Department of Health Secretary Pat Montoya....
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Airdate: Fri., 9 May. 2003 |
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Santa Feans Prepare for the First Families Visit |
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Kids from Northern New Mexico are ready to entertain First Lady Laura Bush tonight at a gala for the National Dance Institute of New Mexico. Deborah Martinez reports on the festivities and the protesters lining up to greet Mrs. Bush in Santa Fe.
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Stories from Thu., 8 May. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 8 May. 2003 |
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Children’s Author Crosses Over to an Adult Novel |
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Previously known for her writing for children, Carolyn Meyer now has her first adult novel out. The book "Brown Eyes Blue," a women's tale of mothers and daughters- women with women. Meyer spoke with KUNM's Ron Chapman.
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Airdate: Thu., 8 May. 2003 |
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Santa Fe Plans for Future Growth |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Northern New Mexico's population is expected to grow by 200 thousand people over the next 60 years and the need for water will exceed the supply. From Santa Fe, Deborah Martinez reports the water plan is aimed at dealing with the problem will be presented at a forum tonight.
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Airdate: Thu., 8 May. 2003 |
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Details Emerge on Presidents Visit to Albuquerque |
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A few details have emerged regarding President Bush's Albuquerque visit next week. Tom Trowbridge spoke with Republican members of the New Mexico Congressional delegation about the President's visit and he prepared his report.
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Stories from Wed., 7 May. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 7 May. 2003 |
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Hopi Tribal Members Deal with Family Being Deployed |
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By: Daniel Kraker
Lori Piestewa's death in Iraq has highlighted the significant role Native Americans play in the U.S. military. Nearly 13,000 are on active duty, a higher percentage than any other ethnic group. But for Hopi people, the deployment of 56 of their sons and daughters has raised a difficult question; how...
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Airdate: Wed., 7 May. 2003 |
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Santa Fe Author Talks About Removing Himself from Society |
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By: Paul Ingles
In the year of 2000, Santa Fe author Richard Mahler removed himself from society to become the winter caretaker of a ranch in the Tusas Mountains of Northern New Mexico. His three-month stay there resulted in the publishing of his latest book called "Stillness: Daily Gifts of Solitude." Mahler told me...
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Stories from Tue., 6 May. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 6 May. 2003 |
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Commentary: Editorial Decisions at the Weekly Alibi |
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By: Richard Ward
In this commentary, Richard Ward reacts to editorial decisions at Albuquerque's Weekly Alibi.
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Airdate: Tue., 6 May. 2003 |
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Senator Criticizes U.S. Intelligence Gathering on Iraq Weapons |
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Senator Jeff Bingaman discussed a statement he made regarding the presentation made by Secretary of State Colin Powell to the United Nations on weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. The New Mexico Democrat is quoted in the New York Times saying it's clear that intelligence on such weapons provided U.S....
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Airdate: Tue., 6 May. 2003 |
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Native Americans Highest Active Ethnic Group Deployed to Middle East |
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By: Daniel Kraker
The death of Hopi Lori Piestewa, a U.S. soldier killed in action in Iraq, has focused attention on other Hopis and Native Americans currently on duty in the Middle East. From the Hopi Reservation, Daniel Kraker has the first of a two part series exploring the relationship between Hopis and war.
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Stories from Mon., 5 May. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 5 May. 2003 |
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Commentary: The Great Gamble |
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The debate about the Iraq war was not so much what would happen during the battle, but what would happen afterwards. No one doubted the strength of the US military. No one doubted that aircraft carriers and laser-guided bombs would annihilate a weaker Iraqi army. Protestors did not argue that we were...
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Airdate: Mon., 5 May. 2003 |
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State GOP Selects New Chairperson |
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The New Mexico Republican Party has a new chairperson. As Tom Trowbridge reports, the party's Central Committee opted to go with State Senator Ramsay Gorham over incumbent chair John Dendahl.
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Stories from Sat., 3 May. 2003
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Airdate: Sat., 3 May. 2003 |
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Anti-Nuclear Activists Wrap Up State-Wide Forums |
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By: Leslie Clark
Anti-nuclear activists held forums around the state the week of May 25 raising awareness about a proposed modern PIT facility in the United States. The Department of Energy is considering five sites for the Plutonium Trigger Manufacturing Plant. As Leslie Clark reports, two of those sites are in New...
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Stories from Fri., 2 May. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 2 May. 2003 |
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State Republican Officials Decide GOP Leadership |
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New Mexico Republican Party officials meet tomorrow in Albuquerque to decide on the party's top leadership position. And, as we hear in this report from Tom Trowbridge, the race for the party chair is considered a tight one.
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Airdate: Fri., 2 May. 2003 |
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Theatre Showcasing Independent Films in "Film Forward" |
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Albuquerque's Madstone Theatre is showcasing a set of independent movies in a program called "Film Forward." Marcos Martinez interviewed one of the featured filmmakers, and has the story.
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Airdate: Fri., 2 May. 2003 |
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Author Re-Counts Thousands of Years of Indian History |
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By: Ron Chapman
Jake Page has a reputation for diversity in his writing, and is highly credible for much of his Native American works. Now, he has tackled the 20,000 years of Indian history with his book, "In the Hands of the Great Spirit." Page was interviewed by Ron Chapman at KUNM.
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Airdate: Fri., 2 May. 2003 |
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Group Files Suit Against the U.S. in International Courts |
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By: Leslie Clark
Some peace activists admit to not knowing where to channel their energies now that combat in Iraq has wound down, but one Albuquerquean is taking a unique action. Martha Dominguez is heading an AD Hoc Committee filing suit against the United States in international court. As KUNM's Leslie Clark reports,...
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Stories from Thu., 1 May. 2003
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State Capitol Holds Symposium on International Law |
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By: Paul Ingles
A symposium on international law and human rights took place this week at the State Capitol. Symposium founder Steven Fox is leading a discussion about two United Nations resolutions he hopes will be on the agenda of the U.N. general assembly this fall. Fox says the first resolution proposes an international...
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Airdate: Thu., 1 May. 2003 |
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University of New Mexico Presidential Profile: Louis Caldera |
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By: Leslie Clark
We wrap up our series of profiles of the finalists for the office of the University of New Mexico with Louis Caldera. Each of the five finalists recently visited the campus and was asked to introduce themselves to you on tape.
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New Mexico Looks to Become Leader of Hydrogen Fuel Cells |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico is taking steps to becoma a national leader in the development of hydrogen fuel cells.
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Airdate: Thu., 1 May. 2003 |
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Panel Discusses Increase in State Cigarette Tax |
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In two months, it will cost smokers an extra 70 cents per pack of cigarettes in the state of New Mexico. The recently approved increase in cigarette taxes was among the topics discussed on the weekly KUNM Call-In Show with guests Linda Seigel, a state lobbyist for the American Cancer Society and Cheryl...
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Groups Try to Track Total Iraqi Casualties in Iraqi War |
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By: Paul Ingles
President Bush addressed the nation on the end of the combat stage in Iraq, but made no mention of Iraqi civilian casualties. There is a group of educators and activists who are trying to keep track of that information. University of New Hampshire Economics Professor Marc Herold is part of a group that...
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