Thursday September 2, 2010

New Mexico Political News

Most N.M. Voters Give Congress Poor Ratings

WASHINGTON — New Mexico Republicans overwhelmingly disapprove of the job performance of Congress, and even Democrats — who control both chambers — are almost evenly split on the issue, the Journal Poll found.

Monday August 30, 2010 6:07AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Heinrich Leads House Race

WASHINGTON — Rep. Martin Heinrich led the 1st Congressional District race in a new Journal Poll, but Republican challenger Jon Barela remained within striking distance.

Monday August 30, 2010 6:07AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Teague, Pearce Running Close Race

WASHINGTON — Independent voters in New Mexico`s 2nd Congressional District — who could hold the key to the race — were almost evenly divided in a Journal Poll that found a close general election contest developing between Democratic Rep. Harry Teague and Republican challenger Steve Pearce.

Monday August 30, 2010 6:07AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Lectures Address U.S. Challenges

WASHINGTON — It`s no secret that the United States, often referred to as the world`s last remaining superpower, has its share of antagonists and enemies.

Sunday August 22, 2010 6:05AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

New Mexicans Say Feds Need To Act Immigration Reform, Tighter Borders Urged

WASHINGTON — Members of New Mexico`s congressional delegation said a federal judge`s decision to suspend key parts of a controversial Arizona immigration law underscores the need for action in Washington.

Thursday July 29, 2010 6:57AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

DOJ Says No Crime in Iglesias Firing

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has decided it won`t pursue criminal charges in connection with a U.S. attorney firings scandal that embroiled former Sen. Pete Domenici and former Rep. Heather Wilson.

Thursday July 22, 2010 6:52AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Energy Bill's Chances Fading, Bingaman Says

With an August congressional recess and then midterm elections looming, prospects for Senate passage of a climate change-energy bill are dimming by the day.

Thursday July 22, 2010 6:52AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Heinrich Leads Barela in Fundraising

Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., led Republican Jon Barela in fundraising during the latest reporting period, according to their campaigns.

Monday July 19, 2010 6:06AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Delegation Reacts To Ariz. Lawsuit

WASHINGTON – The Journal asked each member of New Mexico`s all-Democratic congressional delegation Wednesday for reaction to a Justice Department decision to sue Arizona over its new immigration law.

Thursday July 8, 2010 6:48AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

N.M. Reps. Back Race to Top, but Votes Cut Funds

WASHINGTON — New Mexico`s three U.S. House members said this week that they support a White House initiative to reward high-performing schools called "Race to the Top," but each voted for a bill that stripped money for the program.

Thursday July 8, 2010 6:48AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Obama Calls for Overhaul of Law Calls Immigration System 'Broken'

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday renewed his push for comprehensive immigration overhaul, motivated in part by a new Arizona law he described as "ill-conceived."

Friday July 2, 2010 12:47PM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Control of Preserve May Change

WASHINGTON — A bill to transfer stewardship of the Valles Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico from a trust to the National Park Service earned widespread support at a Senate hearing Wednesday.

Thursday July 1, 2010 7:11AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

N.M. Reps. Want House To Pass Budget

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans running for the U.S. House in New Mexico can agree on at least one thing: Congress should pass a budget this year.

Wednesday June 23, 2010 6:18AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Gen. Assures Heinrich on Pakistan

Friday June 18, 2010 6:14AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Bingaman Seeks Answers on Spill

Thursday June 10, 2010 7:25AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Passport Needed for Ariz. Visit?

Thursday June 10, 2010 7:25AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Sens. See No Need for Probe

Saturday May 29, 2010 6:14AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Fight Brews Over Fighter Jet Engine

Thursday May 27, 2010 12:19PM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Bingaman: BP Isn't Dragging Feet

Wednesday May 26, 2010 7:33AM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

Air Force Moves To Deal With Fuel Spill

Friday May 21, 2010 12:40PM | abqjournal.com Bookmark and Share

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