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New Mexico's House Members Explain Votes on Abortion Amendment

The politically thorny issue of abortion almost derailed House passage of a landmark health care bill Saturday night. Here's how and why New Mexico's U.S. House representatives voted on the controversial abortion amendment. First, the amendment in ...

From MICHAEL COLEMAN, Albuquerque Journal,  9 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  Bart Stupak,  Martin Heinrich

Teague to Vote Against House Health Care Bill

Rep. Harry Teague said late Friday he will break ranks with his fellow New Mexico Democrats and oppose a landmark health care bill expected for a vote on the House floor as soon as Saturday. Reps. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan, also Democrats, ...

From MICHAEL COLEMAN, Albuquerque Journal,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  Martin Heinrich,  Barack Obama,  Nancy Pelosi,  U.S. Congress

Gary Johnson's Potential Presidential Run in 2012 Hits YouTube

Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson is up on YouTube with a cutting-edge new ad touting his unique resume in a bid to drum up enthusiasm for a potential presidential campaign in 2012. The short animated video, set to propulsive techno music, describes ...

From MICHAEL COLEMAN, Albuquerque Journal,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Gary Johnson,  U.S. Republican Party,  Ron Paul

Making Universites Safer Against Shootings

On April 16, 2007, thirty-two innocent people were tragically murdered and at least fifteen others were wounded in a dormitory and classroom at the Virginia Tech campus. The massacre was committed by a fellow student of the university. The Virginia ...

From MICHAEL COLEMAN, Associated Content,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Virginia Tech,  University of Texas,  Michael Coleman,  Rick Perry,  U.S. Republican Party

Sen. Harry Reid: Health Bill May Slip to Next Year?

The seemingly endless health care debate might drag into next year, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid signaled today. This AP story filed today has Reid backpedaling on a year-end timeline. This development already has Democrats screaming for Reid's ...

From MICHAEL COLEMAN, Albuquerque Journal,  3 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Harry Reid,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Twitter Inc

Udall's Wife Wins Presidential Appointment

Udall, hailing from artsy Santa Fe, is among 25 new members of the Committee. Some of the members are artists while others are arts patrons and boosters. A former Officer of Cultural Affairs for the State of New Mexico, Udall now consults for the ...

From MICHAEL COLEMAN, Albuquerque Journal,  3 Nov 2009

Related Topics: White House,  National Museum of the American Indian,  Ford Motor Company,  Tyrone Guthrie,  Duke University

Obama's Domestic Policy Advisor Talks to Journal About Economy, Insists White House Not a "Boys Club"

Melody Barnes, director of President Obama's Domestic Policy Council and his newest golfing partner, called the Albuquerque Journal today to trumpet some positive - and for this White House, much needed - economic news. She also took a moment to dispel ...

From MICHAEL COLEMAN, Albuquerque Journal,  30 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  New York Times Company

New Mexico's Sens. Like Senate Health Bill as Starting Point

As soon as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced he would include a public option in the bill he brings to the Senate floor, critics pounced with even some moderate Democrats signaling opposition. There is no single reason for the opposition but ...

From MICHAEL COLEMAN, Albuquerque Journal,  29 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Harry Reid,  U.S. Senate,  Tom Udall,  Jeff Bingaman,  U.S. Democratic Party

Udall Honors Fallen New Mexico Soldier, Police Officer on Senate Floor

Sen. Tom Udall today went to the Senate floor to honor a New Mexico police officer and soldier killed in the line of duty this year. You can watch a video of the Democratic senator's remarks here. Here is some information about these men, provided by ...

From MICHAEL COLEMAN, Albuquerque Journal,  15 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Tom Udall,  U.S. Senate

Health Bill Clears Finance Committee, Bingaman Votes Yes

After months of sometimes contentious negotiations, the Senate Finance Committee passed its health care overhaul bill and one of the legislation's key architects - Sen. Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico - voted in favor of it. The low-key lawmaker said ...

From MICHAEL COLEMAN, Albuquerque Journal,  13 Oct 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Harry Reid,  Jeff Bingaman,  Tom Udall,  U.S. Democratic Party

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