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New York part of Powerball-Mega Millions super-lottery
No need to cross state lines to get the big-jackpot lotto tickets. Dozens of states began selling both Mega Millions and Powerball tickets on Sunday, moving the U.S. a step closer to having a national lottery.By the time all the states sign on to the |more
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Number of active US rigs up 34
(AP) â The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose by 34 this week to 1,282. Baker Hughes Inc., based in Houston , said Friday 833 rigs were exploring for natural gas and 437 for oil. Twelve were listed as |more
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NM panel looking into investment scandal
...any money collected.A federal grand jury and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating public investment deals in New Mexico . Wollmann said the agency is providing materials in response to federal subpoenas and that's a higher priority than... |more
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Carlsbad sues New Mexico company over brine well
...â The state of New Mexico and city of Carlsbad are legally pursuing an oilfield services company they said is responsible for a giant cavern that has formed a few hundred feet underground.The city filed a lawsuit in state district court against I&W Inc. on... |more
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Dem group advocates NM tax increase on wealthy
...the past five years.â Impose a sales tax on purchases made over the Internet from businesses that don't have a store in New Mexico.â Increase the tax on cigarettes by $1 a package.â Tax soft drinks.Stewart and others said they opposed cutting public schools... |more
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Study uses bark beetles' calls to get rid of them
Researchers at Northern Arizona University think they may have found an environmentally safe and readily available weapon against the tree-eating armies of bark beetles that have chewed through millions of acres of the pine forests in the West. It is, 20 m ago |more
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Longhorns baseball notes
...finished for now. Keyes will head back to right field for the final days of practice before the Longhorns' season opener against New Mexico on Feb. 19. The Longhorns' starting first baseman will be Tant Shepherd, coach Augie Garrido said Tuesday. "We need... 9:38 PM |more
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Carolina-Duke Reflects a Changing Landscape
...No. 8 Blue Devils versus the unranked Tar Heels does not even present as the best game of the night. That would be No. 15 New Mexico visiting No. 23 U.N.L.V. But the game does offer a fitting backdrop into this twisted season. The unexpected struggles of North... |more
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“E-fairness “called for in the face of possible GS
Any increase in the GST rate in New Zealand will further disadvantage local booksellers competing against international online book sellers, such as Amazon, who don’t pay tax to the local economy. “Booksellers here are already facing an uneven contest |more
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Governor Gary Johnson, Honorary Chairman of OUR America Initiative, Releases His 'Three Point Plan for Economic Prosperity' at National Press Event
February 9, 2010 7:46 PM EST -- Scale back entitlement programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, which threaten to bankrupt the nation's future. -- Eliminate the costly and ineffective military interventions in Iraq and |more
